Question 1

can a blood clot in the leg cause meralgia parathetica?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The calf is where the most common site for blood clots and meralgia is most common on the thigh. The two entities are not usually connected.

Question 2

is pain in the leg caused by blood clots worse with movement or non movement or does it vary?

Accepted Answer

Worse with movement: I am not quite clear on your question, but if you are asking about pain after a blood clot, and worse with or without movement, pain is usually increased w/ movement. If you are worried about having a blood clot, you should go to the er, especially since you mentioned "breathless" in your conditions and this could represent a complication of a blood clot, a pulmonary embolism which can be fatal.

Question 3

do blood clots in the leg almost always cause redness and swelling? can i assume i dont have one if my leg looks normal?

Accepted Answer

: Blood clots in the lower limb are painful, especially in the calf, worsen when the foot is elevated, and may be accompanied by foot and ankle swelling, local tender "venous cord", with/ without reddening.  However, any suspicion should result in contacting your doctor immediately.

Question 4

could blood clots cause throbbing in the legs?

Accepted Answer

YES: It is an inflammatory process, which triggers a painful signal to your brain.

Question 5

what can cause a blood clot in leg?

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Immobility: Ie with a flight or long car ride, or immobilization . Could also be due to your genetics and a clotting problem.

Question 6

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 7

what could cause symptoms of blood clot in leg calf?

Accepted Answer

Few options: Swelling  pain if concerned see your md need an ultrasound.

Question 8

how likely is that a blood clot on a leg causes a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Quite unlikely: Blood clots in the leg(also known as DVTs) when the move, move towards the heart and tend to settle in the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolus(lung blood clot).  It usually takes a transition through an uncommon hole in the heart for a DVT to spread to the brain to cause a stroke.  Not impossible but very uncommon.

Question 9

if a blood clot traveled before it could cause any swelling, would the pain be completely gone from leg?

Accepted Answer

No: It is much more likely that clot would remain in the leg. Without symptoms such as swelling and pain a clot is highly unlikely. If it did travel it would travel it would be to the lungs in the form of a pulmonary embolus. This is an extremely serious and life-threatening issue.

Question 10

does a blood clot in the veins cause a cold leg?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Not usually, I would expect warmth from a venous blood clot. However a blockage in an artery could cause a cold leg. I see the appropriate tests are being done on your leg for diagnosis. Has a blood clot been found?

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