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I have a sudden bruising pain in left calf my vein seems bulged and swollen it runs down my leg about 6 inches or so what is this? Do I need to see a doctor?
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You should see a doctor, it could be phlebitis a blood clot in the vein. I had it once many years ago and my dodtor put me on low dose aspirin to keep the blood thin and to keep it elevated for about 5-10 days or until swelling went down. Good luck and God bless, Bonnie
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1852493 tn?1319496212
possible varicose vein
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Get to a doctor or your ER   A.S.A.P
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