A Bulge in the affected muscle Numbness or paralysis Problem moving the foot, arm, or affected area Severe pain, especially when the muscle is stretched Tightness in the muscle Tingling or burning sensation
A severely bruised muscle A blood clot in a blood vessel in an arm or leg Extremely vigorous exercise Fractures Heavy drinking or drug use Overly tight bandaging or casting Prolonged limb compression Severe trauma or injuries Steroid use Surgery to blood vessels of an arm or leg
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