Question 1

is it common to get blood clots after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Depends on your personal health and the type of surgery.

Question 2

post surgery, what does a blood clot feel like?

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Like liver!: A new blood clot will feel like a piece of uncooked liver. An old clot will feel (and look) like a piece of old cotton ball that has been stuck in your sink's drain for several months (kind of gross!). Hopefully, you won't have to find out what an old clot in the mouth tastes and smells like! hope this helps.

Question 3

should i be concerned if i still have blood and blood clots 3 weeks after surgery?

Accepted Answer

What Surgery?: We can not answer without knowing what king of surgery and for what.Since it has been 3 weeks and whatever surgery you had.I suggest you call your surgeon and ask him/her if you should be concerned.And ask him/her if you need to be examined.You may resubmit the question but better you ask this from your doctors

Question 4

how do doctors diagnose a blood clot even without surgery or internal examination?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: Noninvasive, painless, but how to see clot.

Question 5

if a person has had a blood clot already, should they receive blood thinners after upcoming surgery?

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Variable: Blood clot where?
Why- many causes from coagulopathies, to trauma to medications etc.
What surgery?
Ortho higher risk as an example.
Full history and physical and risk benefit analysis with your PCP and the surgeon to get to an accurate recommendation.

Question 6

could i have a blood clot in my forearm after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: It's uncommon, but it could happen.  However it would likely depend on a number of factors such as your medical health history, location of surgery, amount of stasis or inactivity, gender, use of birth control or other medications, etc.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

i just had surgery from a blood clot hemryorid and i am run a fever why?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You could have a complication or infection from the procedure. You should check with the doctor that performed the procedure or see your primary care doctor.

Question 8

can blood clots be removed without major surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on size/loca: Depending on the size/location of the clot, removal may be needed or impossible--sudden, large clots in lung causing significant low oxygen may need urgent surgery to remove it. Small ones in the brain (i.E small stroke) can't be removed. Otherwise clots in legs/lungs/arms not causing too much trouble, will resolve on their own with appropriate med such as heparin/coumadin. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 9

could i have a blood clot? had surgery then long ride home.

Accepted Answer

Possible: Blood clots in the leg veins does have a slightly increased risk after surgery. Sitting for long time periods can increase the risk of this. But likely there would usually be associated symptoms of leg pain or leg swelling. If you are concerned, you should talk to you surgeon immediately.

Question 10

is it ok to go home and lay down after lap surgery . or should i walk? i'm afraid of blood clot.

Accepted Answer

WALK 4 times a day: Any surgery carries an increased risk of blood clots.  Smoking, birth control pills, dehydration, and immobility and also increase this risk.  The good news is that after minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery you are able to move around sooner and better than after traditional surgery with big incisions. Go slow and rest in between, but do walk at least 20 feet 4 times a day starting right away.

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