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Hi! i'm worried about a dvt. i have intermittent pain in my upper inner thigh but i also have been standing a lot today.

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Dr. John To answered

Hmm: venous ultrasound can exclude DVT in the femoral vein. However, unless there are risk factors like factor V Leiden deficiency, oral contraceptives, recent long distance air travel etc. I suspect the test might do more harm than good.

Answered 1/14/2015

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Leg pain and DVT: Not every leg pain is due to DVT. Initial treatment without any other symptoms would probably be wet heat and ibuprofen . If you have leg swelling or worsening symptoms then a venous duplex ultrasound is the gold standard test to make a diagnosis of DVT between the groin and the lower calf.

Answered 3/27/2018

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