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What Causes A Red Lump On The Calf Of The Leg?
I have a light reddish lump on the calf of my left leg. It measures about one cm by 5 cm. It is tender to the touch. I have vericose veins in both legs and wear compression stockings everyday. Should I be concerned about DVT by the description I have given or could it be something else? Should this be an immediate concern on a Saturday evening at 8:30?
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Hi
Normally Dvt won't present as local swelling. It causes generalized swelling of limb.
You may have a growth so getting an mri done will be good option.
Moreover if it's warm and you have any symptoms than it could be infection also.
Normally Dvt won't present as local swelling. It causes generalized swelling of limb.
You may have a growth so getting an mri done will be good option.
Moreover if it's warm and you have any symptoms than it could be infection also.
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