Question 1

best medication or other treatment for blood clot in leg?

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Blood thinner: Depending on the clot, your doctor can prescribe a blood thinner (various kinds) vs no treatment.

Question 2

blood clot in leg? for a couple of days, my left calf has felt weird. at times, i feel a slight burning or throbbing sensation. i haven't had any pain, swelling, discoloration. what could this be? treatment plans? should i go to er or to my pcp?

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PCP: It is better to consult your PCP and let her/him decide if additional investigation is warranted.
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Question 3

what treatment should i ask doctor for with signs of a leg blood clot?

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DVT: For DVT or clots in the veins , you should get tested with duplex ultrasound and if positive then get blood thinner like Heparin then Coumadin (warfarin) for three to six months and compression stocking for two years.

Question 4

what would treatment be for a 94 year old women with dementia, who has been diagnosed with blood clot in her leg?

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Anticoagulation?: The real ethical question is the extent of therapeutic intervention in the face of dementia.  If the cognitive issues are severe, one might wonder about hospice care, but if mild, I would not withhold anticoagulants and TED stockings to prevent potential pulmonary embolism.

Question 5

after a majority removal of full leg blood clot with rapid lysis treatment how long will it take for swelling to go away or see major improvement?

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Depends on clot type: It depends on whether the blood clot was in an artery or vein; since you describe swelling, seems likely it was a vein.  Unfortunately, many times the vein can be damaged to the point that the valves in the vein do not function normally, and do not keep blood from falling to the feet.  Make sure to see a good vein specialist during recovery, and follow their instructions.  Good luck!

Question 6

if youre diagnosed with dvt,blood clot what is the treatment?does it stay forever or can it be fixed?going for ultrasound in two days because leg pain

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DVT: The treatment is anticoagulants like heparin/coumadin.  If there is contraindications to anti coagulation, or if it is ineffective, sometimes an inferior vena cava filter is necessary.  With treatment the clot may resolve completely.

Question 7

would compression brace help calf cramps and how does it help? magnesium helped me some too. any other suggestions for things to try that are over the counter? no blood clots. potassium and magnesium were within normal range  by labs.

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Leg cramps: Its worth continuing the magnesium supplement as we only measure extracellular levels but the intracellular levels may be reduced. If cramps occur in the calves, stretching of the calves may prevent them. Quinine, which is in some tonic waters, are helpful for some people.I haven't found that compression stockings prevent leg cramps, but daily stretching of calf muscles often help.

Question 8

what is the preferred treatment for blood clots in the leg.?

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Blood thinners: Usually, three or more months of blood thinners, such as warfarin, heparin, or enoxaparin, are the treatment of choice. The exact medicine and duration of treatment depend on the clinical scenario.

Question 9

what is the treatment for  blood clots in the legs?

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Medical treatment: Nust be obtained immediately. Rest elevation and Heparin followed bt Coumadin (warfarin) in most cases. Get immediate medical attention.

Question 10

for blood clots in your legs, how long do patients receive treatment/take medication for it?

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Time: 3-6 months.

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After a majority removal of full leg blood clot with rapid lysis treatment how long will it take for swelling to go away or see major improvement?

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If youre diagnosed with dvt,blood clot what is the treatment?does it stay forever or can it be fixed?going for ultrasound in two days because leg pain

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Would compression brace help calf cramps and how does it help? magnesium helped me some too. any other suggestions for things to try that are over the counter? no blood clots. potassium and magnesium were within normal range by labs.

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What is the preferred treatment for blood clots in the leg.?

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