Question 1

i had a blood clot in my leg 5 months ago, been tested time&time again because i am paranoid and so far so good, is there any at home things i can do so i dont have to keep going to the er every time feel something? is a pulse in ankle a good sign?

Accepted Answer

: Clots travel through the veins which don't have a detectable pulse. An ankle pulse is good but tells you nothing about the issue. Develop a lifestyle that involves some regular exercise that involves your legs and avoid sedentary activities when possible other than sleep.  When things spook you, you must go in, that is living with this problem.

Question 2

i recently fractured my ankle, i am in a walking boot. i've been having pain in my calf muscle. could this be a sign of a blood clot forming?

Accepted Answer

Definitely : Go have a venous duplex immediately.

Question 3

could this be a sign of blood clots? i am on the pill now for 5 months. monday of last week i noticed an odd ache in my left calf muscle and ankle, no over exercise or stretching to cause this. next day same thing but the cramps a little worse so i took s

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Signs : Signs of a blood clot include calf aching, cramping, swelling, and sometimes pain in the upper leg or even groin.  Pain is usually worse when the leg is hanging down.  The pain is in the soft part of the lower leg.  Chest pain and shortness of breath are signs of a clot that has gone to the lungs.  Risk factors for deep venous thrombosis include oral contraceptives use, blood disorders such as factor c, s, or other blood disorders, family history, obesity, immobilization such as in a cast or a patient at bedrest, and travel.   Diagnosis is made by an ultrasound study (duplex) of the leg.

Question 4

my father recently had a grade 3 ankle sprain. it hasn't gotten better. now he has little yellow bruises up and down both legs. sign of blood clot?

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Likely not.: You intimate the "yellow bruises" are on both legs. Although possible, the likelihood of bilateral blood clots is not high, plus he only sprained one ankle.

Question 5

what are signs of blood clot in leg (lower)?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Swelling discomfort the swelling does not improve when u elevate the leg.

Question 6

where do i go to find most common signs of blood clot in leg?

Accepted Answer

Google it: Calf/leg pain, swelling, redness, heat, fever are common signs.

Question 7

what are signs of blood clot after foot surgery? 4 weeks post op but feel a weird pain on back of my leg whenever standing.

Accepted Answer

Best to remove doubt: Fortunately, blood clots after foot surgery, are not all that common. Recognizing one, unfortunately, is not always easy. The symptoms can range from a weird pain in the back of your leg to a full blown classic description. This would include swelling, color and temperature changes as well as pain. Since the danger of clots is so serious, it is best to have the leg evaluated and possibly tested.

Question 8

what are the signs of a blood clot in the bottom of a foot?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Usually when present, intense pain to a pinpoint location with a small palpable subcutaneous lump.

Question 9

what would be a sign of a blood clot in the bottom of your foot?

Accepted Answer

Not a common: Site for a clot.  Could you elaborate on the findings.

Question 10

can you tell me what the signs of a blood clot in the bottom of a foot?

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Usually localized: Pain. The pain is pretty intense in one spot...

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I had a blood clot in my leg 5 months ago, been tested time&time again because i am paranoid and so far so good, is there any at home things i can do so i dont have to keep going to the er every time feel something? is a pulse in ankle a good sign?

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I recently fractured my ankle, i am in a walking boot. i've been having pain in my calf muscle. could this be a sign of a blood clot forming?

A member asked:

Could this be a sign of blood clots? i am on the pill now for 5 months. monday of last week i noticed an odd ache in my left calf muscle and ankle, no over exercise or stretching to cause this. next day same thing but the cramps a little worse so i took s

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My father recently had a grade 3 ankle sprain. it hasn't gotten better. now he has little yellow bruises up and down both legs. sign of blood clot?

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What are signs of blood clot in leg (lower)?

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Where do i go to find most common signs of blood clot in leg?

A member asked:

What are signs of blood clot after foot surgery? 4 weeks post op but feel a weird pain on back of my leg whenever standing.

A member asked:

What are the signs of a blood clot in the bottom of a foot?

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What would be a sign of a blood clot in the bottom of your foot?

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Can you tell me what the signs of a blood clot in the bottom of a foot?

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