Question 1

when does the swelling from a blood clot go down?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: If you are on Lovenox or Coumadin (warfarin) it takes many weeks for the blood clot to dissolve.

Question 2

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 3

can swelling and inflammation cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The pathophysiologic mechanisms are complex but the basic answer to your question is that it can and does occur.

Question 4

is it possible to have a blood clot below the knee with any swelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Swelling in the legs can come from many things, but swelling in a single leg is particularly worrisome for clot or DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis). It can occur after still for long periods(travel), following an injury, surgery or infection, during pregnancy or can occur spontaneously. Some people have a genetic cause for blood clotting. An ultrasound can be performed by your doctor to diagnose.

Question 5

blood clot in leg swelling red, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: A blood clot in the leg can be dangerous, since it can travel to the lung . This neds evaluation by a health care provider right away.

Question 6

can leg swelling from sunburn cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Leg swelling attributed to sunburn would not be expected to cause blood clots.  Common causes of blood clots include prolonged immobility (i.e. Long plan rides), major surgery, extremity injury, and conditions associated with increased tendency to form blood clots (i.e. Cancer).

Question 7

could i be having a blood clot or just ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

Calf pain: Blood clots, known as "deep venous thrombosis " or "dvt" can occur in the calf of the leg ( one of the most common sites). Dvt's are characterized by pain , swelling and localized tenderness. Most commonly they occur after surgery, trauma , or prolonged periods of immobility ( like a long airplane flight.

Question 8

how long does it take swelling in leg from blood clots to go down?

Accepted Answer

6-12 month: And some longer it depend on the clot , were and how treated.

Question 9

have pain in knee on top of it and on the sides and behind it no swelling no redness could it be blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Unlikely that this is a blood clot. It would not be expected that there would be pain on top of the knee and on the sides. Blood clots usually cause pain in the back of the knee primarily.

Question 10

one leg swelling and pain for 3 days then went away now its back. could this be a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Venous blood clot is one possibility. It is imperative that you see your doctor for an in-person evaluation.

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