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What does it mean when your foot up to your calf swells?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See your doctor asap: See your doctor asap. There are many cases including infection blood clots, insect stings, injuries...... Blood clots and cellulitis can be dangerous so see a doctor asap.

Answered 8/30/2013

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A member asked:

What does it mean when your foot up to your calf swells?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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