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What can i do to prevent a recurrence of a blood clot in my calf?
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Avoid inactivity: Avoid sitting for long periods of time such as on long plane rides or car rides. If you need to sit for a long period of time, it is a good idea to flex your calf muscles by moving your foot up and down to increase blood flow back to your heart from your legs. If you have been prescribed a "blood thinner" it is important to continue taking your medication as prescribed by your physician.
Answered 12/12/2011
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Mobilize: Reduce risk factors walk or proper exercize weight to ideal complete the prescribed medical program for the DVT usually 6 months of coumadin (warfarin). Get veins rechecked for a new baseline. All your pcp about any clotting disorders. Probably avoid birth control meds. Probably.
Answered 6/10/2014
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As stated before: And Aspirin may help reduce the risk of recurrent dvt. Talk with your doctor.
Answered 6/24/2014
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