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Strains


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Muscle strain
Muscle strain
Treatment for leg strain
Treatment for leg strain
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Alternative Names

Pulled muscle


Symptoms
  • Pain and difficulty moving the injured muscle
  • Discolored and bruised skin
  • Swelling


Review Date: 05/02/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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