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Anxiety sufferer. i spent 4 days laying in bed more then not although i did get up occasionally to do household things. could that create a leg clot?

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

See below: Unlikely to cause a blood clot. The important question, is what are you doing for your anxiety? It sounds as if it is not well controlled.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 2/24/2017

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A member asked:

Anxiety sufferer. i spent 4 days laying in bed more then not although i did get up occasionally to do household things. could that create a leg clot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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