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Exercise for dvt
A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Joseph Accursoanswered
Radiology 30 years experience
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
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 57 years experience
Generally: But swimming, anything with flat or legs elevated may be somewhat better.Dependent legs may be congested and swell.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

A Verified Doctoranswered
41 years experience
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
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old male asked:

Dr. Michael Dugananswered
Specializes in Hematology
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
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Benjamin Lerneranswered
Vascular Surgery 20 years experience
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
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old male asked:

Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 42 years experience
Walking: Once the doctor clears you i would start with a walking program.
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Dr. Benjamin Lerneranswered
Vascular Surgery 20 years experience
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
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old male asked:

Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
52 years experience
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
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 29 years experience
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
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 63-year-old male asked:

Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
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
162 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 55 years experience
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
Answered Dec 21, 2021
A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michelle Achoranswered
Podiatry 17 years experience
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
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
194 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:

Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
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
78 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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