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I just had back surgery 5 days ago can you can you detect a blood clot from the outer part of leg legs a big bruise, swollen feet have p.a.d.
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No unfortunately, US: No unfortunately, a doppler ultrasound to visiualize the deep veins of the lower leg is required to rule out a blood clot in the leg ( so called dvt( deep vein thrombosis) or clot. Early detection and anticoagulant therapy is the key to preventing a lethal pe (pulmanary embolus) which have killed a number of people, the reporter who developed an fatal pe after ridding in a tank all day in iraq.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Get doppler: Rule out blood clot with a doppler scan.Call your surgeon to inquire!
Answered 12/15/2013
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Clot: A clot is diagnosed with ultra sound as well as indicating symptoms. See your surgeon for assistance.
Answered 12/15/2013
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