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How can you tell the difference between sciatica and a blood clot? if there is no back or hip pain, just leg pain above the knee. ty
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Yes: A good clinician can usually make that differentiation rather easily. A simple ultrasound will rule out a blood clot.
Answered 9/22/2016
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Generally you can't: Unless you have a fever or swollen limb which may suggest a clot more than sciatica otherwise not very specific. I would suggest ruling out the clot first and then workup the sciatica issue afterwards.
Answered 10/23/2017
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