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What Causes Blood Clot In The Leg?
Posted on
Sun, 13 Sep 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Answered on
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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Question : I think I may have a blood clot in my leg. What can I do until I can see a doctor , which is not going to be until tomorrow?
Brief Answer:
You may have deep vein thrombosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have deep vein thrombosis.
You should consult your doctor as early as possible.
Till that you can take home treatment.
Wearing compression stock bandage is helpful. Elevation of leg is also useful. If you have pain and swelling then drugs like ibuprofen is taken if not contraindicated.
You need anticoagulation treatment. Warferrin like drug is useful but it is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and start it according to his advice.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
You may have deep vein thrombosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have deep vein thrombosis.
You should consult your doctor as early as possible.
Till that you can take home treatment.
Wearing compression stock bandage is helpful. Elevation of leg is also useful. If you have pain and swelling then drugs like ibuprofen is taken if not contraindicated.
You need anticoagulation treatment. Warferrin like drug is useful but it is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and start it according to his advice.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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