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  • 4 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried about some calf pain I've been having in both legs. It's been bothering me for a while now, and on top of that, I've had this cold for almost a month and even though I've been getting treatment, it doesn't seem to be going away. Could the cold or the meds be causing the leg pain, or is it something else entirely?

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Thta could be electrolyte imbalance or calcium deficiency.get those tested and visit Physician for appropriate management

Answered 04/07/2025

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