Question 1

i was diagnosed with deep venous insufficiency about 3 months ago. i have had 2 doppler ultrasound done with no dvt found. my symptoms seem to be worsening, especially at night. rn pain is increasingly unbearable, should i see a dr in 9hrs or er now?

Accepted Answer

ER now: your history predisposes you to DVT and possible pulmonary emboli. Get edxamined atoday with a d-dimer blood test and doppler studies.

Question 2

would dvt pain come and go, or is it constant? normal d dimer and doppler ultrasound in the past month. pain still there, intermittent in calf + thigh

Accepted Answer

Unsure...: You can have a DVT without having any pain at all, and the pain can be intermittent.

But, very reassuring that the d-dimer and ultrasound tests were negative. You can also watch the size of the calf that is hurting (measure it with tape measure compared to opposite leg at same level); if it is bigger, then it might be worth repeating the ultrasound.

But it sounds like something else is the cause.

Question 3

i have been having pain in my right leg. it hurts in my hip and in my calf. i had a doppler ultrasound which was ok. could this still be a dvt?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Doppler ultrasound is very accurate at detecting deep venois thrombi.

Question 4

ultrasound/doppler testing is effective for dvt diagnosis only 3 out of 10 times. is that true?

Accepted Answer

NO: I am not aware of this statistic.  It may be technician drive as well.  If you do not have a good ultrasound radiology tech, the procedure could be difficult to read. But as stated, the sensitivity is much better than 30%.

Question 5

i had rt. leg pain..went to gp she sent me for an ultrasound.  color doppler came back negative for dvt.  should i still be worried? i think the dull ache i have is coming from my lower right back..

Accepted Answer

About DVT: no: If the ultrasound is normal then the probability is low that there is clot. It is not out of the question that pain down the legs is from the back. Best way to see is with an MRI of the lumbar spine. Talk to your primary care doctor for a direction to go

Question 6

i took and ultra sound and a doppler on my vein no dvt, however my legs still hurt from my left hip down to my calf. even when i sneeze?

Accepted Answer

See Family Doc: Pain down the leg may be a nerve problem in the back such as sciatica. Sometimes coughing can make this worse as stated in this reference about sciatica : "In most people, the pain is made worse by sneezing, coughing, laughing, or a hard bowel movement." http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sciatica/page3_em.htm

Question 7

what exactly is a doppler ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Doppler ultrasound: A doppler ultrasound uses sound waves to measure flow through vessels. When blood goes through a vessel it changes the sound waves in a way that will give us an idea if there is any obstruction or reduction in flow. This is very noninvasive and very helpful.

Question 8

is it normal to need  a doppler ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

US: Yes, if clinically and medically indicated.

Question 9

what is doppler ultrasound of mca done for?

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Checks: Blood vessels of the brain for narrowing or other problems.

Question 10

what is the accuracy for doppler ultrasound to find blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Leg ultrasound: Ultrasound is usually effective at detecting a blood clot in the leg vein, however there are times when a clot below the knee level may not be adequately detected. In that situation, a repeat ultrasound a few days later can be performed. Other factors may lower the sensitivity of the test, such as the experience of the ultrasound tech, the radiologist reading the images, and the size of the leg.

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I was diagnosed with deep venous insufficiency about 3 months ago. i have had 2 doppler ultrasound done with no dvt found. my symptoms seem to be worsening, especially at night. rn pain is increasingly unbearable, should i see a dr in 9hrs or er now?

A member asked:

Would dvt pain come and go, or is it constant? normal d dimer and doppler ultrasound in the past month. pain still there, intermittent in calf + thigh

A member asked:

I have been having pain in my right leg. it hurts in my hip and in my calf. i had a doppler ultrasound which was ok. could this still be a dvt?

A member asked:

Ultrasound/doppler testing is effective for dvt diagnosis only 3 out of 10 times. is that true?

A member asked:

I had rt. leg pain..went to gp she sent me for an ultrasound. color doppler came back negative for dvt. should i still be worried? i think the dull ache i have is coming from my lower right back..

A member asked:

I took and ultra sound and a doppler on my vein no dvt, however my legs still hurt from my left hip down to my calf. even when i sneeze?

A member asked:

What exactly is a doppler ultrasound?

A member asked:

Is it normal to need a doppler ultrasound?

A member asked:

What is doppler ultrasound of mca done for?

A member asked:

What is the accuracy for doppler ultrasound to find blood clots?

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