Question 1

what are warning signs of blood clots in the legs?

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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 2

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

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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.

Question 3

need expert help here. what are signs of blood clots in the legs?

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Clots in the legs: Signs of a blood clot vary all along a continuum from no signs at all to persistent severe swelling and pain...Plus everything in between.  If you have reason to believe you have a clot in your leg let your doctor know right away.  He/she can order an ultrasound to sort it out for you.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

would like to have explanation of blood clots in legs signs and symptoms of pe?

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Dvt!: Blood clots in legs can be due to obesity, trauma, sitting for a long time such as in a plane, etc the pathophysiology is due to damage to inner lining of the vein, stasis of blood, and clothing of that blood. If the blood clot breaks off it can travel top the lungs and cause block age of a vein which will prevent the exchange of oxygen and can lead to difficulty breathing and death.

Question 6

what are the signs of blood clots in the leg?

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Phlebitis: Swelling pain in leg, swelling one leg not both.

Question 7

what are some signs of having blood clots in legs?

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See below: Usually blood clots in the lower extremities will cause swelling and pain.  There may be redness.  If the toes and forefoot are pulled up towards the knee cap, there may be significant pain in the calf of the leg.  Of course, there may be not symptoms.  A physician or trained person may be able to palpate a rope like cord in the calf.  This is a serious medcial condtion and should be seen immediat.

Question 8

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

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Few options: Swelling of legs pain in legs
difficulty breathing.

Question 9

thinking of getting compression stockings. what are signs and symptoms of blood clots in legs?

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Swelling and pain: Compression garments can help to relieve symptoms of heaviness or swelling or edema. They can help in cases of varicose veins or if you are standing for long periods. Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg usually in the calf and can be associated with minimal symptoms usually swelling and crampy pains.

Question 10

pain in hamstrings i have a bruise on the inside of thigh could this be a sign of blood clots iam on andro gel?

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Not likely.: A bruise is not a sign of a blood clot.  It is a sign of bleeding from some type of injury usually. Are you on aspirin or other blood thinners?  If yes, then you are at increased risk of bleeding from any injury.

If you are concerned about a blood clot, you should see your Dr. who could do an ultrasound on the leg to check for it.

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