Kenneth J. asked

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I have a question about DVT symptoms. I am going to have a surgery for a cosmetic procedure and have a weird tenderness pain in my calf on the inner left leg, just below the knee joint. The pain is localized to one spot and feels tender and sore when I walk or press on it. No redness, hot feeling, burning, tingling, or swelling is present. I am paranoid about having a blood clot forming and am concerned about going into surgery.

February 16th, 2023

Rodney B. answered

The pain you are experiencing is likely a muscle or ligament strain, as DVT does not typically prese...

February 16th, 2023

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