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Could reducing my weight reduce my chance for a dvt?
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DVT: There are many risk factors for dvt. One known risk factor is obesity. Yes, weight loss in a obese patient could result in less of a risk of dvt. There are many other risk factors including but not excluding smoking, prolonged immobilization, certain medications, and genetic risks.
Answered 4/4/2016
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Likely: If you are obese and sedentary, weight loss and exercize can reduce risk. There are other factors which may play a role as well.
Answered 6/2/2017
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Weight and DVT.: Being heavy may lead to inactivity and a more sedentary life style which could make you more prone to developing a DVT but extra weight by itself does not increase your risk of developing DVT. The 3 common causes of DVT are venous stasis, hyper coagulability and vein vessel wall injury not overweight.
Answered 12/26/2017
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