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I have been diagnosed with a blood clot in my calf muscle'ssural vein, post foot surgery. i am on blood thinners etc. and bed ridden for about 4 days. what should i do?
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Get out of bed!: With this problem you don't need to be bedridden. You can be up and active. Continue to take the anticoagulants for three months. At that point you will need a repeat ultrasound. Wear the compression hose. Good luck.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Clot: Follow the directions of the treating physician. Good luck.
Answered 12/15/2013
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