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I recently was discharged after a week in the hospital with a severe GI bleed. The area was the colon but an exact point of origin was not determined.
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The bleeding stopped on its own. I have since developed a DVT in my calf muscle. I have been on Xarelto for 24 hours. Because of a blood thinner concern which might start the GI bleed again, the new suggestion ... Read more
I've injected into the vein in my groin and now my leg is swollen. What should I do?
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I've injected into the vein in my groin and now my leg is swollen. What should I do? I've taken aspirin and kept the leg elevated. Read more
Is it safe to fly long distance 5 weeks after a DVT?
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I am currently on Xeralto. I did not get a PE, it was just a DVT in my left leg. Is it safe to fly long distance? Read more
Is it safe to fly with a partially dissolved ovarian blood clot?
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I had surgery bowel resection surgery in May. The post-surgery CT found an ovarian blood clot. I was given Xarelto for 3 months. Vaginal bleeding began, and then stopped. The blood clot is dissolved somewhat, b... Read more
I had a venous duplex to rule out DVT for calf pain a few months ago and it's still bothering me. Could the test have missed the clot?
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I still have pain on right calf with intermittent tingling in the right foot. I'm a 32 year old female, nonsmoker, not on birth control. Would a d dimer test be high if a clot was present? Read more
After DVT detection, when is it recommended to continue rehabilitation for a soleus and gastrocnemius tear?
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I had a calf tear (multifibrillar on soleus and external gastrocnemius) and a big hematoma (9 x 6 x 3 cm). One month later, a DVT was detected on the gastrocnemius vein in the same leg. My question is, when can... Read more
I’m traveling in a van for 7 hours. I have chronic DVT. Should I remove my compression stockings for travel, or wear them?
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I sometimes lay down in midday to elevate my legs for a break. Should I remove stockings while elevating my legs? Read more
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