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How bad is a blood clot in the leg?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

It can be bad: But it is treatable. The worst clots are the ones we don't know about. Most important thing is that it gets treated and that you prevent formation of additional clots. The clot itself will eventually dissolve.

Dr Fox agreed

Answered 4/13/2019

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