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A member asked:
I read that dvt/pe can be deadly but can also present no symptoms. how often is this the case? the fear is ruining my life. i'm 27, male, obese.
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Not common: DVT usually presents with leg pain and swelling. Small number have no symptoms when in very small veins in leg. Address risk factor of obesity and overall risk will decrease.
Answered 1/12/2015
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