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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about deep vein thrombosis.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Doc, can i be tested for any risk factors to developing dvt's?

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Ask your doctor to do tests to determine the underlying cause of your thrombosis.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: U must tell the doc if there is pain,swelling,or a snake like cord in your leg.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. Warren Foster answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Ignore: If your doctor starts blood thinners for DVT, you might ask how long you will need them.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Ignore: If you are experiencing pain or swelling of an extremity, ask about potential clots in the veins.

Answered 9/8/2015

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