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    ann_grisez Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 11, 2007, 11:38 AM
    Bruises on legs after illness
    I am just getting over a terrible about with the flu. I had fever for most of the last week and have spent most of my time asleep in bed or on the sofa. I have hardly had any activity as even walking across my house leaves me tired and out of breath.

    My issue is that my legs have been spasming a lot in the last few days and I have noticed a large bruise on my right calf. I am only 27 and I don't think I really need to worry about blood clots in the legs do I/ and it wouldn't show up as a bruise would it?

    I really figure I am being crazy but I would appreciate it if you would share your knowledge.

    Thanks!
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    Mar 14, 2007, 06:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ann_grisez
    I am just getting over a terrible bout with the flu. I had fever for most of the last week and have spent most of my time asleep in bed or on the sofa. I have hardly had any activity as even walking across my house leaves me tired and out of breath.

    My issue is that my legs have been spasming a lot in the last few days and I have noticed a large bruise on my right calf. I am only 27 and I dont think I really need to worry about blood clots in the legs do I/ and it wouldn't show up as a bruise would it?

    I really figure I am being crazy but I would appreciate it if you would share your knowledge.

    Thanks!
    Blood clots don't typically present as bruises. Typically a DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, in the leg will present as pain, swelling, and sometimes redness in the affected area. But like most things things in medicine, nothing is 100%

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