Question 1

what can cause blood clots in the lungs or legs?

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Smoking: Smoking is one cause, varicose veins, swelling in the lower legs, trauma, being stagnant i.E sitting on a plane for a long trip., and oral contraceptives are the most common causes for the clot to go to the leg. Once in the leg, they can dislodge and go to the lung then the clot would be called a pulmonary embolism. (pulmonary = lung, embolism = moving clot.).

Question 2

my cardio said my right side heart is enlarged over blood clots in lungs, legs sends me home 2 cal & get exray. shouldn't i b  hospitalized?

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It depends: Depending on your symptoms and whether your doctor thinks this an acute event or a chronic event. If you having symptoms of acute (happened suddenly) blood clots in your legs and your lungs, you should be started on blood thinners. Dont't be affraid to ask questions be honest with your dr., ask him/her to explain their thought process.

Question 3

my husband has factor v lieden and we are wondering if there is any new treatments for this condition? blood clots the full length od both legs, seems to be herereditary.

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You : You are correct about the hereditary nature of factor 5 leiden.  People can be homozygous (two chromosomes) or heterozygous (one chromosome) for the condition, and both the risk of clotting and the treatment differ depending upon the genetic pattern.

In general, treatment is limited to blood thinners, but the type, the level of therapy, and the duration of therapy all depend on the genetics and the pattern of clot development. It can be a tough disease to treat, so if your husband has not seen a hematologist, he should. If you are thinking about starting a family, you might also want to meet with a genetic counselor to discuss the risk of passing this condition on to your kids.

If his blood clots are new, and if he was not on blood thinners when they formed, there might be a role for dissolving them with a medication called tpa (alteplase). You might want to ask his doctor about that option.

Question 4

what happens when blood clots from the leg have travelled to your lungs, is it fatal?

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PE: A blood clot from your leg, also called a DVT or deep vein thrombosis, that travels to your lung can be fatal.  The clot in your lungs is called a pe, or pulmonary embolism.

Question 5

what is the risks of blood clots in ones leg and lung?

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It depends: William, that depends on several factors. First, do you have any risk factors for blood clots? This includes recent hospitalization or surgery, recent travel, or prolonged sitting (like a truck driver). Second, do you have any family history of blood clots? Finally, do you have any symptoms? (leg pain or swelling, chest pain, shortness of breath). If the answer to all is no, then pretty low.

Question 6

what's most likely signs of blood clots in legs and lungs?

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Few options: Swelling of legs pain in legs
difficulty breathing.

Question 7

i have a blood clots in my lung and calf of my leg. am i not allowed to exercise so not to shift the clots upwards?

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Only temporarily: In the short term, it is advisable to avoid strenous activity in an effort to prevent movement of the clots.  Generally, after you have been on appropriate blood thinners for a reasonable amount of time, your doctor will clear you to participate in normal levels of activity.  In fact, as you recover, activity can help reduce your risk of developing swelling in your legs.

Question 8

blood clots in my leg and lung. so.. with coumadin (warfarin) being given.. what procedures can be done to fix the one in my leg? or lung?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your doctor, familiar with your particular case can  best advise you

Question 9

what are some causes for healthy 35 male to have blood clots in legs and lungs? non smoker, not over weight, no recent travel, and neg for factor v.

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: There are many possible diagnoses/causes for clotting abnormally. You need a full work up. 

Hope this link helps:
http://my.Clevelandclinic.Org/heart/disorders/vascular/hypercoagstate.Aspx.

Question 10

i have what looks like a bruise on my leg, slightly raised. i am also being treated for blood clots in my lungs so could this be a clot too? no rednes

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is more likely to be a hematoma due to your being anticoagulants. It would be prudent to consult your doctor next time you see her/him.
Wish you good health!.

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I have a blood clots in my lung and calf of my leg. am i not allowed to exercise so not to shift the clots upwards?

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Blood clots in my leg and lung. so.. with coumadin (warfarin) being given.. what procedures can be done to fix the one in my leg? or lung?

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What are some causes for healthy 35 male to have blood clots in legs and lungs? non smoker, not over weight, no recent travel, and neg for factor v.

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