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What will help ease pain from deep vein thrombosis, cold or hot compresses?
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Cold: Some use of cold compresses may decrease the discomfort associated with blood clots in the legs. As always protect the skin when using hot or cold and do not use directly on the skin.
Answered 5/11/2014
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Hot: Moist heat works the best. You need to be in compression stockings and walking as well. Make sure these activites are ok'd by your treating physician.
Answered 5/6/2019
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