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I am 32 years old and mother of 2. I just noticed a tender spot on my left calf toward the end of the muscle belly. It did not hurt until I touched it with a washcloth while taking a shower. I am not on the birth control pill and have not been for about 5 years. Could it be a DVT?
It seems to me to be a localised collection of pus, giving rise to swelling and pain. It needs a course of antibiotics. If it becomes big, it might need drainage by incision or aspiration. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
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What Could Tender Spots In Calf Be?
Hi, Welcome to HCM! It seems to me to be a localised collection of pus, giving rise to swelling and pain. It needs a course of antibiotics. If it becomes big, it might need drainage by incision or aspiration. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts. With regards Dr. Sridhar