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Calf Swollen With Knot. Having Pain, Tenderness, Shortness Of Breath, Discolouration Of Legs. Suggestions?
Hi my left leg in my calf area has doubled in size It s tender, there s a good size knot in it u can Kinda see it I haven t injured it in any way I ve Been experiencing calf pain and swelling off and On for the past month in both legs but it hasn t Ever been this bad I ve also been very short of Breath and I ve had a very fast heart beat oh and My legs are discolored please help I m a 29 yr Old female
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
Hi, welcome to HCM.
Swelling with tenderness is seen in either deep vein thrombosis or cellulitis. It is not necessary be associated with injury. It may arise de novo.
I would like to suggest please consult board certified surgeon as soon as possible. Lower limb doppler study is must in your case. If either of pathology is there it needs thorough surgical management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Swelling with tenderness is seen in either deep vein thrombosis or cellulitis. It is not necessary be associated with injury. It may arise de novo.
I would like to suggest please consult board certified surgeon as soon as possible. Lower limb doppler study is must in your case. If either of pathology is there it needs thorough surgical management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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