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what would make the muscle in my calf start to shrink.

Sent to Health Experts August 11, 2005 10:41 p.m.

my daughters one calf has gotten so far about 2 inches smaller than the muscle in her other leg. it is a little tender to the touch but not really painful. she is 27 years old.

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August 12, 2005 2:38 a.m. (3 hours and 56 minutes later)

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Sometimes mild nerve damage(like mononeuritis) can cause an individual group of muscles to shrink. Does she have any weakness/ abnormal sensations too?
I would suggest a detailed assesment by your physician including neurological testing as needed, to resolve the issue,
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