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My calf muscle has been swollen for about 3 years doesn't hurt is not red been to multiple doctors they have no idea what it could be.
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Swollen calf: This is not normal; please have your physician order an MRI to see what can be causing this disorder. Also ask for muscle enzyme testing to check if there is muscle tissue breakdown.
Answered 6/10/2014
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