Question 1

i have a bruise on my leg that just showed up without injury. is that normal? i'm on a medication that can cause blood clots. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: spontaneous bruising is very common and is not usually related to blood clots. It should disappear but if you get more you should let your doctor have a look at them

Question 2

been in icu for 4 days, two blood clots on my right lung 1 on my left i am on a medication called eliquis,  home now but my right leg my calf and my groin area feels like i'm forming another clot is it possible and should i go back to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An ultrasound and blood testing is indicated. Please seek medical care. Drink fluids to avoid dehydration and exercise as tolerated.

Question 3

why is the provera drug so dangerous? i was given medroxyprogesterone and i'm scared to take it. risks of blood clots in legs, lungs and brain etc. is there a natural way to increase progesterone? desperate for a family but don't want to die?

Accepted Answer

: You are way overreacting to a very safe drug taken by millions of women, mostly with no side effects at all. Discuss with your gyn or whoever has prescribed it for you. All hormonal contraceptives have the same list of side effects and all are rare. Also look at it this way:  the same side effects occur a hundred times more commonly in pregnant women. So the pill reduces your risk of problems.

Question 4

for blood clots in your legs, how long do patients receive treatment/take medication for it?

Accepted Answer

Time: 3-6 months.

Question 5

what are the signs of blood clots in the legs on doppler?

Accepted Answer

None: The doppler has a look but often there are no symptoms beyond pain or cramping.

Question 6

blood clots in the legs, how can i tell? on pill and sit a lot.

Accepted Answer

Lower leg swelling: Long periods of sitting or stillness can lead to blood clots in the leg veins. Usually one lower leg swells compared to the other side. You can measure with a tape measure at the same place on each leg and determine if one side is an inch or more different from the other.

Question 7

what are the tests for blood clots in the legs?

Accepted Answer

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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I have a bruise on my leg that just showed up without injury. is that normal? i'm on a medication that can cause blood clots. should i be concerned?

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Been in icu for 4 days, two blood clots on my right lung 1 on my left i am on a medication called eliquis, home now but my right leg my calf and my groin area feels like i'm forming another clot is it possible and should i go back to the hospital?

A member asked:

Why is the provera drug so dangerous? i was given medroxyprogesterone and i'm scared to take it. risks of blood clots in legs, lungs and brain etc. is there a natural way to increase progesterone? desperate for a family but don't want to die?

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For blood clots in your legs, how long do patients receive treatment/take medication for it?

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What are the signs of blood clots in the legs on doppler?

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Blood clots in the legs, how can i tell? on pill and sit a lot.

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What are the tests for blood clots in the legs?

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What are warning signs of blood clots in the legs?

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Should i be concerned about blood clots in the legs?

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

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