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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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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: A good clinician can usually make that differentiation rather easily. A simple ultrasound will rule out a blood clot.

Dr Khan agreed

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.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

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

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Khan agreed

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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