Question 1

can foods rich in vitamin k cause blood clots without any thrombophilia? i don't currently take coumadin (warfarin) but i may have narrowing in subclavian vein.

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin k counteracts the effects of Coumadin (warfarin) but does not cause blood clots.

Question 2

if a vein is swollen in neck can you have a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: In the absence of a central venous line the neck is a very rare site for clots.

Question 3

i have a blood clot in the jugular vein. what can i do to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes such: A problem is related to a in dwelling vascular catheter. Line removal can help.  If that isn't a good option or he clot is large you will likely be prescribed blood thinners.

Question 4

what is it like to be diagnoised with a blood clot in their jugular vein?

Accepted Answer

Often asymptomatic: Blood clots in the jugular vein are often related to prior venous catheters at that site. They are most commonly asymptomatic. If symptoms are present, it is most often related to facial swelling on the side if the clot. In this case, the patient would be put on a blood thinner.

Question 5

yes i went to the hosp and the did blood test and said did not have blood clot in deep vein it was on out side .can tell me more a bout that ?

Accepted Answer

Superficial phlebiti: Superficial thrombophlebitis is often times associated with varicose veins.  Activities to strengthen legs can help. A vitamin C and Vitamin E may be worth trying for prevention

Question 6

i'm an opiate iv addict. when i want to know if i'm in the vein, i pull back blood clots instead of blood. possibility to break and pullout the vein?

Accepted Answer

Stop!: Please treat your addiction. You are damaging your veins absolutely.

Question 7

isn't it true that you could have several little blood clots in your body and not even know it because they will dissolve on their own is this harmful to your veins?
is there anyone that might know a company that would give a discount for an inr mach?

Accepted Answer

: Your question is somewhat vague. The clots that form naturally and dissolve, do not damage veins. What is an inr mach. If you mean a coagulation test, called INR, any clinical laboratory can do that, but what will you do with the results?

Question 8

could diti scanning show blood clots in leg veins?

Accepted Answer

Not reliably: DITI imaging is primarily used for breast imaging. It would not be diagnostic for evaluation of lower extremity blood clots.

Question 9

how would you treat as blood clot in a portal. vein?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Several ways to treat based on size, location and other parameters. Blood thinners are routine.

Question 10

is it more likely to get a blood clot in the same veins as before?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Deep-vein thrombosis  usually one-time event caused by an injury or a temporary change in the blood's capacity for clotting. For others, it becomes a long-term health problem.Having one deep-vein thrombosis means at increased risk for another. About one-third of people who have a deep-vein thrombosis have another within 10 years.Maybe same vein if injured by previous thrombotic event.

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Subclavian vein blood clot

A member asked:

Can foods rich in vitamin k cause blood clots without any thrombophilia? i don't currently take coumadin (warfarin) but i may have narrowing in subclavian vein.

A member asked:

If a vein is swollen in neck can you have a blood clot?

A member asked:

I have a blood clot in the jugular vein. what can i do to treat it?

A member asked:

What is it like to be diagnoised with a blood clot in their jugular vein?

A member asked:

Yes i went to the hosp and the did blood test and said did not have blood clot in deep vein it was on out side .can tell me more a bout that ?

A member asked:

I'm an opiate iv addict. when i want to know if i'm in the vein, i pull back blood clots instead of blood. possibility to break and pullout the vein?

A member asked:

Isn't it true that you could have several little blood clots in your body and not even know it because they will dissolve on their own is this harmful to your veins? is there anyone that might know a company that would give a discount for an inr mach?

A member asked:

Could diti scanning show blood clots in leg veins?

A member asked:

How would you treat as blood clot in a portal. vein?

A member asked:

Is it more likely to get a blood clot in the same veins as before?

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