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I have recently been diagnosed with dvt should i be keeing my leg up and walking?
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it depends: A deep vien thrombosis (DVT) is usually initially treated with bed rest, elevation, and the use of a blood thinner. The theoretic risk of walking too early after getting a DVT is to have the blodd clot break off and go to the lung which can be fatal. At some point, when deemed safe by the physician, it is safe to resume walking. Thank you for your question.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Dvt: You can walk perhaps the use of a compression stocking will serve you well I'm sure you are on blood thinners which is needed
Answered 3/20/2017
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