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A member asked:
How do you tell the difference between a calf strain and dvt?
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Venous doppler study: The "gold standard" test would be a venous doppler study . Plus, a DVT would probably show some calf swelling/enlargement compared to the opposite side, which you probably would not see with a calf strain.
Answered 8/17/2019
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Ultrasound: If you really suspect that you have DVT or even superficial thrombophlebitis, an ultrasound or non-invasive scan would be the way to go to check for blood clots.
Answered 10/14/2016
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How to diagnose DVT.: The gold standard to diagnose DVT between the lower calf and groin is a venous duplex ultrasound. If this is negative then the chance of having DVT is usually less than 2%. A negative d-dimer would further substantiate no DVT. Sometimes it can be difficult to differentiate between DVT and a calf strain on physical exam alone.
Answered 1/17/2018
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