what type of doctor can treat a blood clot in the legs?

Question

What are the tests a doctor will do to find out if I have a blood clot in my legs?

Answer 1

Vascular surgeon: Usually the diagnosis is made by ultrasound the management with use of anticoagulation is by regular physician.

Answer 2

Yes: If you are already receiving treatment for the blood clot and you are tolerating the treatment well, there is no reason why you cannot fly. Remember to get up and walk around every hour.

Answer 3

I would not: Not until treated properly.

Answer 4

Stroke risk: Clots can travel andcause interruption in lungs creates embolism, for certain people stroke or heart ischemia.

Answer 5

Travels, or not: It can travel to lungs and kill you- worst scenario. Could "resorb" and recanalize with time so you have no issues. Could cause all sequelae of venous insufficiency- swelling/ discoloration/ ulcers etc of your legs. Treatment with blood thinners helps prevent propagation/ extension of clot, and these other issues.

Answer 6

PE: From the leg clots can break off and if they do they almost always travel to the lungs where they block the blood flow so you can't get oxygen into your blood. This is very risky and can be fatal so the blood clot needs to be treated to keep this from happening.

Answer 7

Could be.: Risk factors for a blood clot in the leg include a large, swollen leg or calf, recent surgery or immobilization, having active cancer, or a blood clot in the past. If all you're having are cramps, especially if it's happening in both legs, it's most likely not a blood clot.

Answer 8

Possible: If in one leg - yes, if cramps are in both legs it is still possible but not likely.

Answer 9

Pain and swelling: There is usually pain and swelling of the legs. This pain can be worse on trying to flex and extend your ankles. If you have shortness of breath and chest pain as well go to the er to rule out a blood clot in your lungs. Risk factors include obesity, recent long distance travel, long periods of inactivity and sometimes clotting disorders. You will need a doppler study of the leg to rule this out.

Answer 10

Pain and swelling: Pain and swelling are the most common symptoms.

Answer 11

Maybe: If you have a blood clot, are on blood thinners and compression stockings, and your doctor feels that the situation is stable enough for you to fly, go ahead. Hopefully, you are going to do something fun wherever you land.

Answer 12

Venous thrombosis: If you were diagnosed with dvt, deep venous thrombosis aka ckot in leg, the concern is clot breaking loose from leg and traveling to your lung. Once diagnosed and on treatment this risk of pulmonary embolism drops. After a week, you can air travel. Stay hydrated, wear compression devices and continue your rherapy.

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