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What are good tips for dvt prevention in over the road truckers?
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Frequent Stops: Long distance truckers should consider frequent stops while on the road. Sometimes this is not practical and i will prescribe a set of compression stockings for them to wear (especially if i think that the patient is at risk for blood clot). There is no data to suggest that taking an Aspirin a day prevents blood clots.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Don't smoke: As dr. Milstone said, making frequent stops is helpful. Drink lots of fluid. This also helps to encourage frequent stops. Don't smoke and if overweight, shed some pounds.
Answered 8/23/2016
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