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Paranoid over dvt/pe. how common in an obese inactive 30 year old male?
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Common: By your own description you have risk factors for DVT. Best way to prevent DVT is to get active, lose weight and lead healthy lifestyle. Your size and lack of activity allow blood to pool in your veins increasing chances of blood clotting. Activity helps to reverse that by pumping blood through your veins and decreasing your weight. Age is on your side. You can change your risk.
Answered 2/2/2015
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