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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Leg?
My name is Sandra. My left leg has had (in the calf) a very sharp pin prick pain for 2 days. It is not always hurting just when I think it is not going to happen it hurts again. Maybe 15 times a day. This afternoon my left leg was swollen and a black and blue appeared where it hurt. Any possibility of a clot?
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
It's good that you are alert about your health and using this site for your query
As per history provided here you have swollen calf and pain present
So don't ignore this condition
It could be deep vein thrombosis... Your physical examination done and Homan sign eliciated if present
Colour doppler like investigation useful for this
If clot present low molecular weight heparin or oral anticoagulant therapy needed
Take care
Hope this will help
Consult physician for examination
It's good that you are alert about your health and using this site for your query
As per history provided here you have swollen calf and pain present
So don't ignore this condition
It could be deep vein thrombosis... Your physical examination done and Homan sign eliciated if present
Colour doppler like investigation useful for this
If clot present low molecular weight heparin or oral anticoagulant therapy needed
Take care
Hope this will help
Consult physician for examination
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