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A 27-year-old male asked:
Severe leg muscle pain with difficult breathing if i bow. the pain below knee muscles doesn't go away even if i lie down. started after masturbation
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
ER/UC clinic now: Never ignore severe leg pain associated with difficulty breathing. Requires observation and examination: masturbation is not a factor.
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