A 33-year-old member asked:
what causes a blood clot in the leg?
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Dr. Nima Yavari answered
16 years experience Internal Medicine
Several factors : can cause a blood clot in the leg. Most commonly when the blood doesn't flow well or pools in an area of the leg during prolonged inactivity, the blood can become "sticky" due to clotting factors and can form a clot.
Answered on Apr 18, 2019
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Dr. Nancy Baxi answered
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Immobility: Ie with a flight or long car ride, or immobilization . Could also be due to your genetics and a clotting problem.
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