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A member asked:
33 years old. broke ankle 3 weeks ago.in fiberglass cast. should i worry about blood clots?haven't been taking aspirin.should i?too late to work?
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No: You are young and if there are no risk factors there is no need to worry about blood clots.I don't think you need Aspirin either.
Answered 9/9/2014
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