Question 1

is it likely that you will die from a blood clot in the legs?

Accepted Answer

No: Although there is always a risk that blood clots that form in the legs will break off and travel to the lungs, this is uncommon and even when it happens, it is unlikely to cause death.

Question 2

how long can it take for a blood clot in the legs to travel to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Seconds: If it does occur, it occurs over a matter of seconds.

Question 3

what type of doctor can treat a blood clot in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Vascular surgeon: Usually the diagnosis is made by ultrasound the management with use of anticoagulation is by regular physician.

Question 4

what kind of condition is a blood clot in the legs or pelvis (d.v.t.)?

Accepted Answer

DVT: Blood is a red liquid normally held within arte4ries and veins. It has to be able to clot normally to prevent leakage through small damages. If it clots more than normally, the clots can clog veins and arteries causing serious problems from damage to organs. Deep veins lead to the lung arteries and clots can travel to the lungs causing a serious and many times fatal pulmonary embolism.

Question 5

what causes  a blood clot in the leg?

Accepted Answer

Dvt: If we are talking about a venous clot the its also termed a dvt. These can be dangerous because they can trave to the lung and cause a pulmonary embolis. These are lfethreatening.Causes od DVT are trauma, hypercoagulopathy, cancers, etc. Many pts are bed ridden. They may be smokers or on birth controll.

Question 6

what do you do if you have blood clots in the leg?

Accepted Answer

Get help Immediately: This is a dangerous situation which needs immediate care. You will need bed rest, Heparin followed up with oral anti-coagulant medications. How do you know you have blood clots? Was it diagnosed by a physician?

Question 7

what are the tests for blood clots in the legs?

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Ultrasound the best: 1. History and physical exam. If your history and examination are suspicious that you might have a dvt, then you need a: 2. D-dimer blood test to be done. If it is very low, you don't have a dvt. If it is high you might have a DVT and you need an: 3. Ultrasound scan. This is the gold standard test. The ultimate way to check for a DVT is ultrasound.

Question 8

what are warning signs of blood clots in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: The most common symptom is swelling of one leg more than the other. Also, the leg can be red and very painful to touch. Sudden onset of shortness of breath can be an indication that the clot has broken free and entered into the lungs.

Question 9

should i be concerned about blood clots in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Possibly Serious: A blood clot in a superficial vein is not an emergency.  A blood clot in a deep vein is concerning because the clot can dislodge and travel to the lungs, which can be fatal.  The deep clots, also called dvt's, require monitoring by vascular surgeons who treat the clots with anticoagulation medication and possibly surgical intervention.

Question 10

what's most likely signs of blood clots in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Swelling and pain: The most common symptoms of blood clots in the leg, otherwise known as venous thrombosis, are swelling and pain. Unfortunately, these are not very specific, & usually have other causes. A simple blood test called d-dimer can detect if you do not have a blood clot, but this test also has a lot ot false positive results. If the d-dimer is positive, the best way to rule out a clot is with ultrasound.

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