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I am a 28 year old female, healthy, non-smoker and not on bc. i have a small bruise on my thigh. i recently developed pain in thigh and a little in calf. is dvt possible? i am worried.

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

You may be right!: Need to be checked for dvt. Probably best to get venous vascular ultrasound.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Phlebitis: This may be a phlebitis and woud likely happen if there were varicose veins in this area. If you are concerned then an ultrasound will diagnose this for you.

Answered 6/28/2015

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Must Test to Know: Presentation with bruise & pain in the leg could be from dozens of different conditions & at your age & no risk factors a DVT is unlikely but a possibility. There are many other non-vascular conditions that could also lead to leg pain. Recommend you see a local doctor & get checked out. The only way to assess for DVT is blood test called D-dimer test or get ultrasound of your leg veins. Good luck

Answered 6/28/2015

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