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Swelling In Leg, On Comprssion Stocking. History Of Having Blood Clot After Vein Procedure, Positive Factor V Leiden. Ideas?

I had a blood clot in my leg after a vein procedure with laser in March. Subsequent tests showed I am positive for Factor V Leiden. I still have a lot of swelling and continue to wear a compression stocking. I can't figure out if the swelling remains from the vein procedure or the blood clot and I'm afraid that I will have to live with this kind of swelling from now on. Is that the case for Factor V? Is this continued swelling to be expected?
Sat, 28 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Positive for factor V Leiden people are prone for clots formation in the blood circulation system.
Symptoms will depend on the site and extent of involvement.
Continue to wear stockings.
Prophylactic use of anticoagulants like aspirin, warfarin may be required to prevent further clot formation.
Prolonged sitting or lying on bed further increases the risk of clots formation.
Consult the doctor for further advise on management.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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Swelling In Leg, On Comprssion Stocking. History Of Having Blood Clot After Vein Procedure, Positive Factor V Leiden. Ideas?

Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Positive for factor V Leiden people are prone for clots formation in the blood circulation system. Symptoms will depend on the site and extent of involvement. Continue to wear stockings. Prophylactic use of anticoagulants like aspirin, warfarin may be required to prevent further clot formation. Prolonged sitting or lying on bed further increases the risk of clots formation. Consult the doctor for further advise on management. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.