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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Leg After Stopping Warfarin
I had dvt 6 months ago and have been on warfarin the doctor say that my body will have broken down the clots and has taken me of the warfarin but my leg is still swollen I don t have any pain but I do get a rash on my leg when it gets hot should I go back to my doctors ?
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
hi
there should be a review after stopping warfarin for any circulatory cause of swelling in legs. A doppler test may be required if the doctor suspects something.Meanwhile try to keep your legs raised and do mild exercises sitting on a table with leg movements gently
there should be a review after stopping warfarin for any circulatory cause of swelling in legs. A doppler test may be required if the doctor suspects something.Meanwhile try to keep your legs raised and do mild exercises sitting on a table with leg movements gently
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