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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Blood Clots In The Legs?
MY sister had the stomach bypass- know as the sleeve? And has nothing but complications from this and her life has been the same since 10/17/2016. She is currently once again in the hospital with High ammonia levels, and bruising feet, abdominal pain, losing her hair, also they found a clots in her legs. Prior to having this surgery she was over weight with from time to time low iron but was a healthy, very active person. I need help understanding what is or could happening to my sister.
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Hello,
Consult a vascular surgeon and get evaluated.
She is having a condition called deep vein thrombosis. It can happen with prolonged surgeries.
It will improve with heparin therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a vascular surgeon and get evaluated.
She is having a condition called deep vein thrombosis. It can happen with prolonged surgeries.
It will improve with heparin therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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