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My left leg appear thinner than other. 3 weeks before i fell down from stair and got injured on left leg and swelling and pain was there. But now condition are improving. but last 3 days my left leg seems little bit thinner than other. What should i do?
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Get physiotherapy done for your legs. It is the result of disuse atrophy for not using your left leg muscles for some period
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