Question 1

how often does dvt present without swelling?

Accepted Answer

: It is not uncommon that DVT is present without symptom(s), especially in the distal veins or in case of non-occlusive thrombi which can be asymptomatic in up to 50%. I couldn't give a specific percentage about the swelling symptom. Take care.

Question 2

how long does it take swelling from dvt to go down?

Accepted Answer

It can take a while.: Firstly it might depend on how swollen you started out. Secondly it matters if you had active treatment (catheter based) or passive (drugs only). With non-active treatment it can be a while for your body to break down enough of the clot to allow blood to flow again. Until that time there is blood backing up and taking non-standard routes back to the heart resulting in swelling.

Question 3

can you have no swelling with a dvt ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not common, but depends on your age, previous venous problems, how much time your are  vertical, anticoagulation....

Question 4

do majority of people get swelling with a dvt ? or redness?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Swelling in the lower extremity can be caused by a DVT and it can be accompanied by redness.  A thorough history and physical exam by your primary care doctor is probably warranted.  If you suspect you have a blood clot, a prompt evaluation by your doctor or the emergency department would be suggested.

Question 5

how long does it take for non severe swelling from a dvt to go down while taking xeralto?

Accepted Answer

Selling: The swelling will usually resolve over 1-2 weeks, depending on the size and location of the clot. However, some patients will develop post-thrombotic syndrome. Please see ur medical provider to follow ur symptoms.

Question 6

when will pain and swelling and pain go down from dvts after starting blood thiners?

Accepted Answer

See below: It takes in the order of weeks. You should remain on the blood thinner for the specified time and continue compression stockings.

Question 7

can swelling in leg with dvt cause dvt to get worse or detach an move?

Accepted Answer

Cause &amp; effect.: The swelling is getting worse because of the DVT; when venous blood flow is impaired, the blood pools in the leg (no way to get back to the heart). Ultimately proteins &amp; fluid will leak out and collect. To my knowledge, the amount of swelling has no correlation with the clot getting bigger or moving. Rather, the more extensive the clot initially, the more the leg will swell.

Question 8

how much time it takes to compelety clear swelling in your dvt affected leg?

Accepted Answer

Can take awhile: It can take months. Wearing compression stockings right away will help but it is essential to wear the stockings for at least wo years to help to decrease your chance that the swelling might never go away.

Question 9

a 53 year old man has a sudden pain in his rt leg with little swelling , does dvt suceptable please ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pain in calf of leg and a little swelling raises suspicion of a dvt.  Next step should be a non-invasive vascular lab study to detect a clot in the calf veins or higher veins.

Question 10

can dvt present without any complications after one week, will the swelling subside without any treatment?

Accepted Answer

Risky: Surely the mortality rate from DVT isn't 100%. Some people get DVTs and get better all on their own without treatment. But the odds are a lot better if you take the proper medication. And some people do die from complications of DVT unfortunately.

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