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I had two vein surgeries and one stent surgery in my left leg. My ankle still swells without compression socks. Any other way to stop swelling?
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What is the recommended level of compression for deep vein thrombosis?
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The inside of my right ankle and calf is swollen after my first physical activity 4 weeks following a clot in my leg. No pain. Is this normal?
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I had a blood clot 4 weeks ago in my leg and lungs. I'm on Xarelto. I was feeling 100% until this past Monday, when I went and shot some hoops by myself and ran up and down the court. I did so pain-free, but wh...
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Several years after a VNUS closure to my inner left thigh, I still get very sharp pain a few times per month. Should I be concerned?
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Several years after a VNUS closure to my inner left thigh, I still get very sharp pain a few times per month. Should I be concerned? There was a complication the first time that caused an infection by breaking ...
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Can a blood clot in your groin area be lasered out?
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I have a blood clot in my groin and it has been there for some time because the doctor said it was cemented in so he could not remove it. Is there a way he could he have lasered it out?
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I have a month-old clot in the GSV 2cm away from the SFJ.
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I have a clot in the GSV 2 cm away from the SFJ in the left leg. I am on anticoagulants; maintaining an INR between 2.5 and 3.5. Is it enough to prevent DVT?
Can I drive an automatic gear car? In the sitting...
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Is 18-22 mmHg thigh-high, closed compression stockings OK for DVT?
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I had DVT surgery on my leg from March till now (October) When I drop my foot, it is still swollen. What can I do?
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I had a laparotomy for myomectomy and I am wondering when I can stop worrying about getting a DVT.
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Procedure lasted 45 min. I am 36 years old. Should I be worried about developing DVT.
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I flew and am now having cramps in my calves and pain behind my knee and hip. What should I do before my flight back?
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I have arthritis in my knees and they usually hurt when I fly. This time my right calf is cramping and I have pain behind my knee and where my leg meets my hip. I am supposed to fly again in two days. Should I ...
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My husband was fitted for compression hose and now wears it on the leg that has DVT. He is wrapping it on top of that with ace bandages. Is that OK?
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I just want to make sure it's OK that he is wrapping that ace bandage a little tight over the hose to reduce the swelling more.
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