A member asked:

I have swelling and pain in my upper thigh. there is no redness or warmth. i have heart problems. do i need to worry about a dvt i have heart problems, and currently take 325 mg of aspirin daily.

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Dr. Neil Halin answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

While : While many things can cause swelling and pain, you might have a case of dvt. While the use of Aspirin daily can decrease the risks of clotting, they might not necessarily eliminate it. I would contact you primary doctor and see if you can get non-invasive ultrasound testing to see if there is dvt. Even a blood test called d-dimer can help rule out clotting problems. If the d-dimer test is normal then you don't need the ultrasound. If it is positive you would need further workup.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: A little bit. Swelling has many causes, but a simple ultrasound can determine any dvt. Ask your pcp to see you and guide you.

Answered 7/23/2013

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