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put leg straight out. Pull gently on toes. More pain? Prob DVT.

Posted By: Anon on 2006-03-07
In Reply to: Swollen leg - DVT? - Curious

Could be pulled muscle. Don't need cellulitis with DVT, but generally will have some swelling, warmth MAYBE. Try the toe pull thing with the leg stretched out, see if it hurts. If it does, see a doc today, please.


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I bet you are about to pull your hair out with this
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...do an incorrect word or even pull up something already created...nm
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