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Is A Lump Near The Left Calf Indicative Of A Blood Clot?
Question: I discover a small lump on the inside of my left calf and it is tender around it. I am worried about a blood clot. I also have a cough for no known reason
Brief Answer:
Localised inflammation issue likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
* Seems soft tissue lesion as inflammation or other .
Cough can be of viral infection related .
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Lump - consistency , movement in relation with underlying structures .
2. Any visible changes over skin as warmth , redness .
3. Cramps in calf apart from the lump area .
4. Systemic illness of diabetes or others .
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Localised inflammation issue likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
* Seems soft tissue lesion as inflammation or other .
Cough can be of viral infection related .
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Lump - consistency , movement in relation with underlying structures .
2. Any visible changes over skin as warmth , redness .
3. Cramps in calf apart from the lump area .
4. Systemic illness of diabetes or others .
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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