Question 1

when you have surgery, do they have medicine readily  available if you were to have a blood clot? either during or after? if not, why? i know when i had surgery,  they used these compressions pads on my legs, is that the best technique prevention?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, there are several blood thinners available to use for clot prevention that are commonly used post-operatively. Additionally there are meds that can be administered inside the vessel directly at the site of an identified blood clot to dissolve it. Compression pads are used to keep blood from sitting stagnate which could result in clots.

Question 2

deep vein thrombosis with blood clot in leg vein in pregnancy. how long do i need to take medicine for it?

Accepted Answer

6 months : Dvt in pregnancy is treated with a variation of Heparin called Lovenox which is injected just under the skin twice a day. Coumadin (warfarin) is fatal to the fetus and should never be given during pregnancy. A 3 to 6 month recommendation is given depending on the patient's other ongoing risk factors after delivery.

Question 3

dr prescribed metoprolol 50mg for fast heart rate and anxiety, a friend warned to beware of leg cramps. can this medicine increase risk of blood clots?

Accepted Answer

NO: There is NO medical connection between the use of BETA BLOCKERS (eg Metoprolol)  and thrombophlebitis!
(Blood Clots)

Hope this helps!

DR Z

Question 4

why is the provera drug so dangerous? i was given medroxyprogesterone and i'm scared to take it. risks of blood clots in legs, lungs and brain etc. is there a natural way to increase progesterone? desperate for a family but don't want to die?

Accepted Answer

: You are way overreacting to a very safe drug taken by millions of women, mostly with no side effects at all. Discuss with your gyn or whoever has prescribed it for you. All hormonal contraceptives have the same list of side effects and all are rare. Also look at it this way:  the same side effects occur a hundred times more commonly in pregnant women. So the pill reduces your risk of problems.

Question 5

is it likely that you will die from a blood clot in the legs?

Accepted Answer

No: Although there is always a risk that blood clots that form in the legs will break off and travel to the lungs, this is uncommon and even when it happens, it is unlikely to cause death.

Question 6

how long can it take for a blood clot in the legs to travel to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Seconds: If it does occur, it occurs over a matter of seconds.

Question 7

what kind of condition is a blood clot in the legs or pelvis (d.v.t.)?

Accepted Answer

DVT: Blood is a red liquid normally held within arte4ries and veins. It has to be able to clot normally to prevent leakage through small damages. If it clots more than normally, the clots can clog veins and arteries causing serious problems from damage to organs. Deep veins lead to the lung arteries and clots can travel to the lungs causing a serious and many times fatal pulmonary embolism.

Question 8

what type of doctor can treat a blood clot in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Vascular surgeon: Usually the diagnosis is made by ultrasound the management with use of anticoagulation is by regular physician.

Question 9

what does blood clot in leg feel like?

Accepted Answer

Pain and swelling: If you have  a large blood clot in your leg, you have an emergency that can kill you. The blood clot can break off and get stuck in your lungs. Call your doctor! he can test you for the clot and put you on blood thinners that will allow the clot to stabilize and dissolve.

Question 10

what are the tests for blood clot in leg?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: 1. History and physical exam. If your history and examination are suspicious that it might be a dvt, then you need a 2. D-dimer. A blood test is done. If it is very low, you don't have a dvt. If it is high you might have a DVT and you need an 3. Ultrasound scan. This is the gold standard test. The ultimate way to check for a DVT is ultrasound.

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When you have surgery, do they have medicine readily available if you were to have a blood clot? either during or after? if not, why? i know when i had surgery, they used these compressions pads on my legs, is that the best technique prevention?

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Deep vein thrombosis with blood clot in leg vein in pregnancy. how long do i need to take medicine for it?

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Dr prescribed metoprolol 50mg for fast heart rate and anxiety, a friend warned to beware of leg cramps. can this medicine increase risk of blood clots?

A member asked:

Why is the provera drug so dangerous? i was given medroxyprogesterone and i'm scared to take it. risks of blood clots in legs, lungs and brain etc. is there a natural way to increase progesterone? desperate for a family but don't want to die?

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Is it likely that you will die from a blood clot in the legs?

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How long can it take for a blood clot in the legs to travel to the lungs?

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What kind of condition is a blood clot in the legs or pelvis (d.v.t.)?

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What type of doctor can treat a blood clot in the legs?

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What does blood clot in leg feel like?

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What are the tests for blood clot in leg?

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