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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Can severe Blood Clots In The Legs be Treated?

The doctor believes I have blood clots in my leg. He sent me in for testing this week and I will see him again on Monday. In the meantime I am having a lot of pain in the leg mostly when standing or walking. A friend recommended aspirin or Aleve but when I added those along with the meds I am currently on it brought up a red flag. I thought maybe I could either ice it or use a heating pad. Would either of those be helpful or, more importantly, harmful? Is walking or standing going to do more damage? Or will sitting do more damage?
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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generally one develop clot in leg. avoid standing for along time raise your leg while sleeping with pillow. apply crape bandage.anticoagulant therapy and surgery asper requirement and advise by surgeon.gradual compression can encourage blood flow.
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How Can severe Blood Clots In The Legs be Treated?

generally one develop clot in leg. avoid standing for along time raise your leg while sleeping with pillow. apply crape bandage.anticoagulant therapy and surgery asper requirement and advise by surgeon.gradual compression can encourage blood flow.