Exercise for dvt

Question 1

Is biking a good exercise for dvt patients?

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Yes, after .....: A couple of weeks to optimize your anticoagulation treatment and have the thrombus "mature", and assuming your doctor is ok with it given your specifi... Read More

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Generally: But swimming, anything with flat or legs elevated may be somewhat better.Dependent legs may be congested and swell.

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Exercise is good: As dr. Wright said, swimming might be better but biking is ok too, especially if you have a recumbent bicycle. Like dr. Accurso said, don't forget yo... Read More

Question 2

Please what can of exercise do you recommend for dvt patience? thanks

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After the: Acute illness any exercise is probably ok. Vigorous exercise is not recommended early for the concern of dislodging clot with resulting pulmonary emb... Read More

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Any type: Activity is great for DVT patients, and may help with leg swelling. The only thing to avoid is anything that could cause contact or a severe fall that... Read More

Question 3

What are the exercise i should do after dvt?

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Walking: Once the doctor clears you i would start with a walking program.

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Almost anything: The only exercise i would caution against is anything that may increase your risk of injury and bleeding (assuming you are on anticoagulation) -- othe... Read More

Question 4

Can certain types of exercise aggravate an existing dvt? possibly cause another piece to break off and maybe result in a pe?

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Dvt: It is a good idea to give it at least 3 weeks before resuming vigorous leg activity after a dvt. A case can be made for getting. A follow up ultrasoun... Read More

Question 5

If a person had a dvt that was causing calf pain, would running exacerbate the pain while engaged in that exercise?

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Deep Vein Thrombosis: I doubt anyone with a real DVT would be able to run. But, yes, it would be very dangerous to run without a diagnosis or being on treatment to resolve ... Read More

Question 6

My partner was diagnosed with dvt in his left leg. he has just finished a 21 day course of xarelto (15 mg x 2) & going onto 20 mg 1. calf is still swollen but less swollen. how long before swelling goes away? shall he rest leg or exercise it?

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DVT: Can take up to 6 months for the DVT to resolve. Keep leg elevated when resting the leg. However, i would resume regular activity. The activity prevent... Read More

Question 7

What is the first line treatment for someone 27 yrs old who has dvt with ivc thrombus ,which has partially occluded the vein?can we depend only on drugs?and is it safe for that patient to do exercise ?or it increases the risk of developing pe?

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IN cases where a DVT is documented, and an IVC thrombus is present, consult a cardiovascular surgeon, who may elect to place an IVC filter to prevent ... Read More

Question 8

If you didn't know you had a dvt, could exercise be good for a clot and bust it and get rid of it or would it turn it into a pulmonary embolism?

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DVT: If someone suspects they have a DVT, they should always seek medical treatment. It can only be safely dissolved with specific medications monitored by... Read More

Question 9

Calf swelling and dull pain after exercise, moving to back of knee. not dvt, abi okay. could it be vein insufficient deep in calf? can it be fixed?

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Calf: Knee pain and swelling differential: DVT, muscle injury Baker cyst, Effusion

Question 10

During lockdown i have been unable to take advantage of exercise hours, and sit for prolonged periods to work. i have an upper right thigh pain. is a dvt something to worry about ( i am overweight and have previously had tingling burning on the leg)?

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Exercise: Please get checked to rule out DVT and if cleared for exercise consider upper body exercise w/light dumbbells (or even canned goods), yoga, qigong, st... Read More

Exercise for dvt

Is biking a good exercise for dvt patients?

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Please what can of exercise do you recommend for dvt patience? thanks

What are the exercise i should do after dvt?

Can certain types of exercise aggravate an existing dvt? possibly cause another piece to break off and maybe result in a pe?

If a person had a dvt that was causing calf pain, would running exacerbate the pain while engaged in that exercise?

My partner was diagnosed with dvt in his left leg. he has just finished a 21 day course of xarelto (15 mg x 2) & going onto 20 mg 1. calf is still swollen but less swollen. how long before swelling goes away? shall he rest leg or exercise it?

What is the first line treatment for someone 27 yrs old who has dvt with ivc thrombus ,which has partially occluded the vein?can we depend only on drugs?and is it safe for that patient to do exercise ?or it increases the risk of developing pe?

If you didn't know you had a dvt, could exercise be good for a clot and bust it and get rid of it or would it turn it into a pulmonary embolism?

Calf swelling and dull pain after exercise, moving to back of knee. not dvt, abi okay. could it be vein insufficient deep in calf? can it be fixed?

During lockdown i have been unable to take advantage of exercise hours, and sit for prolonged periods to work. i have an upper right thigh pain. is a dvt something to worry about ( i am overweight and have previously had tingling burning on the leg)?

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