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I have one leg larger than the other
Why do I have one leg seems more muscular than the other, rarely, I experience slight cramping in the larger leg, is this worrisome or is it something benign or normal? Thank you in advance PS:I've had my legs like this for years
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Measure circumference of thigh 2-3 inch above kneecap. RT sided dominated can have more muscle bulk on Rt side.
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