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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Calf?
Question: 94 year old male with painful left calf with hardening and swelling. Also coughing and some shortness of breath.
Brief Answer:
Deep vein thrombosis and probably pulmonary embolism.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In such cases, deep vein thrombosis of the left calf vessels is a strong possibility.
Since there is shortness of breath and coughing, a mild to moderate pulmonary embolism is suspected also, that may be caused by the deep vein thrombosis.
Pulmonary embolism is an emergency so, it is necessary to get evaluated at your nearest ER about both these conditions.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Deep vein thrombosis and probably pulmonary embolism.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In such cases, deep vein thrombosis of the left calf vessels is a strong possibility.
Since there is shortness of breath and coughing, a mild to moderate pulmonary embolism is suspected also, that may be caused by the deep vein thrombosis.
Pulmonary embolism is an emergency so, it is necessary to get evaluated at your nearest ER about both these conditions.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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