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I Have Terrible Pain In My Upper Calf Behind The Knee
i have pain in my upper calf brhind the knee. The pain is tolerable, with intensity of 4/10. The affected leg is 1/2 inch bigger in diameter than the unaffected leg. The site is slightly warm. The symptoms began last night. I am a nurse. It is nearly midnight, can I wait until morning to have it examined?
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern
Following are the possibilities in such condition:
1. Bursistis
2. Deep vein thrombosis
3. Cellulitis.
You might take an anti inflammatory pain killer till you get checked by your doctor.
If you have any further query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern
Following are the possibilities in such condition:
1. Bursistis
2. Deep vein thrombosis
3. Cellulitis.
You might take an anti inflammatory pain killer till you get checked by your doctor.
If you have any further query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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