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Lump On Calf, Warm, Painful To The Touch. Blood In Stool. Visit To Doctor Immediately?
Hi, I m a nursing student and my son has this lump on the lower left leg right outer side of the calf . There is no discoloration of the skin and it s a little warm and painful to the touch. He has an appt on the 12th for a normal checkup but I m wondering if I should change it to sooner? He s also been having blood in his stool .
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
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Painful, warm swelling in the calf muscle could be an inflammation in muscle / collection of blood or pus inside muscle.
Association of the swelling with blood in stool is an emergency, it may be due to some bleeding disorder. However, a detailed history would help me more to suggest the probable cause.
It would be wise to make an immediate visit with pediatrician and get your child examined.
Painful, warm swelling in the calf muscle could be an inflammation in muscle / collection of blood or pus inside muscle.
Association of the swelling with blood in stool is an emergency, it may be due to some bleeding disorder. However, a detailed history would help me more to suggest the probable cause.
It would be wise to make an immediate visit with pediatrician and get your child examined.
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