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Can Pain And Swelling Be Indicative Of Cellulitis In A DVT Patient?

I have a hx of DVTSs and PEs. I am 46 y.o. with lupus and antiphospholipid disorder. I recently was hospitalized in November for a clot that was at the groin to my knee, Dr. Said it was one of the worst he s seen. The swelling just went down, 3 months later and now my calf is hard as a rock and still painful. My other leg has now swollen up with similar pain and redness. I m not sure if it cellulitis or another clot. I m on coumadin but last level checked pharmacist said my levels were still to low. Should I be concerned that this is another clot? Also, I need to fly to California in april, will this be ok?
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, if it is confusion type of clinical condition then it is better to put the case on complete investigation, the most important part is infection with inflammation and it could be cellulitis too, it is better to treat the condition first and then think about the fly hope this information helps.
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Can Pain And Swelling Be Indicative Of Cellulitis In A DVT Patient?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if it is confusion type of clinical condition then it is better to put the case on complete investigation, the most important part is infection with inflammation and it could be cellulitis too, it is better to treat the condition first and then think about the fly hope this information helps.