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Was in er twice this last week and diagnosed with shallow vein thrombosis. found more bruises on other leg after 2nd visit. should i be concerned?

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Injuries?: If you haven't injured yourself, you should be checked for a thombophilia (hypercoagulable state). Are you on birth control - hormones can do this? If you smoke, please stop.

Answered 7/19/2015

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A member asked:

Was in er twice this last week and diagnosed with shallow vein thrombosis. found more bruises on other leg after 2nd visit. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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