Question 1

can flying with a sprained ankle cause a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Blood clots : Are generally caused by inactivity or lack of movement. Swelling could contribute or increase risk. So can obesity, taking oral contraception, smoking and pregnancy. If you get up and walk around, keep the foot in motion this would decrease any risk. One could also wear anti embolism stockings.

Question 2

i am a 23 old f that smokes, i sprained my ankle 2 days ago. its blue and swollen. can i get blood clots from the injury?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: That significant an injury should be evaluated by a doctor and x rays should likely be taken. Stop smoking if you do not want to eventually pay a heavy price.

Question 3

could this swelling be just a possible sprain? i was told last night that i have a possible blood clot in my leg and possibly that is why it is so swollen.  they checked and there wasnt any. i've tried everything to get it to go down but it hasnt and wont

Accepted Answer

Swelling : Swelling of legs is caused by various reasons. 
Blood clots, sprains, varicose veins and venous insufficiency, kidney failure, anemia etc.

Sprain usually occurs after an injury. It occurs on one side only unless both ankles are injured. 
Once blood clot is ruled out, especially in pregnancy the most common reasons for swelling are: 
1. Because baby is pressing on the veins in pelvic area, the venous blood from the legs returning to heart is slowed down which in turn causes swelling in both legs. This can be treated with using compression stockings and elevating feet whenever there is a chance. Also avoiding salt can be helpful.  Unfortunately this can last through the rest of pregnancy and will improve after delivery.
 
2. The most important thing is to check with your doctor and make sure your blood pressure is good and that you are not spilling any protein in urine which is an effect from high blood pressure called preecclampsia. This when ignored can lead to harm to fetus and mother.

I would highly recommend that you should check with your baby doctor if you already have not.

Question 4

what should i do for my foot ? was told i had a blood clot in my right foot due to a sprain but i fell over a month ago and never injured my foot.

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated.: A blood clot (dvt / deep vein thrombosis) is not a common occurrence in the foot. Seek professional assistance regarding the “blood clot” if indeed that is the correct diagnosis.  More than likely though, it is just a bruise which may last week to months.

Question 5

i went to the er for chest pain which  started with what i thought was a calf sprain. they did ct scan to rule out blood clot, so is it a sprain?

Accepted Answer

Possible thrombosis: Although it is not too common in younger people, it is possible to develop a blood clot in the veins of the legs.  This venous thrombosis could then break off and lodge in the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism. The best way to assess for this is a ct scan of the chest.  The way to check for a blood clot in the legs is an ultrasound exam.  If these are both negative you might just have a sprain.

Question 6

pain behind the knee. just one knee i dont recall doing anything to sprain a muscle or tear anything. could it be a blood clot? my veins on that side are also sticking out a little more then normal. not constant pain but it hurts if i lean back onit?

Accepted Answer

: You should not concern, just observe the symptom(s) for now. You can apply ice pack locally as needed for pain if there is significant discomfort. See you doctor if symptoms persist or get worse in the next 24 hours. A blood clot, if it is true, below the knee is not life threatening and same is for pain due to Baker cyst.

Question 7

sprained ankle in march, rice /walking boot for a month. had xray, no breaks.mri to check for blood clot that was negative.outer ankle still swells.

Accepted Answer

I never really : Heard of anyone getting an MRI to check for blood clots. Usually a venous duplex ultrasound or even a d dimer blood test would be ordered to rule out a clot. The MRI would be ordered to assess for structural damage and could explain the swelling, having said that some swelling one month after an ankle sprain is not uncommon. Wear some type of compressive anklet while walking.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what does blood clots mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Blood clots can form in a number of different scenarios- when blood vessels break from direct trauma clotted blood is what you see as a.

Question 10

how can blood clots dissolve?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot removal: Blood clots in general are removed naturally from the body. The body has a system of clotting as well as a system to prevent too much clotting. Whenever a clot is formed in the body over time the body will naturally reabsorb it. Sometimes doctors give medication to prevent the blood from being able to clot easily.

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Can flying with a sprained ankle cause a blood clot?

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I am a 23 old f that smokes, i sprained my ankle 2 days ago. its blue and swollen. can i get blood clots from the injury?

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Could this swelling be just a possible sprain? i was told last night that i have a possible blood clot in my leg and possibly that is why it is so swollen. they checked and there wasnt any. i've tried everything to get it to go down but it hasnt and wont

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What should i do for my foot ? was told i had a blood clot in my right foot due to a sprain but i fell over a month ago and never injured my foot.

A member asked:

I went to the er for chest pain which started with what i thought was a calf sprain. they did ct scan to rule out blood clot, so is it a sprain?

A member asked:

Pain behind the knee. just one knee i dont recall doing anything to sprain a muscle or tear anything. could it be a blood clot? my veins on that side are also sticking out a little more then normal. not constant pain but it hurts if i lean back onit?

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Sprained ankle in march, rice /walking boot for a month. had xray, no breaks.mri to check for blood clot that was negative.outer ankle still swells.

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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 does blood clots mean?

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How can blood clots dissolve?

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