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A member asked:

What are the exercise i should do after dvt?

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Walking: Once the doctor clears you i would start with a walking program.

Dr Ajluni agreed

Answered 5/8/2018

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Almost anything: The only exercise i would caution against is anything that may increase your risk of injury and bleeding (assuming you are on anticoagulation) -- otherwise, you should be able to do just about any activity you can tolerate.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 5/8/2018

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What is the first line treatment for someone 27 yrs old who has DVT with IVC thrombus ,which has partially occluded the vein?can we depend only on drugs?and is it safe for that patient to do exercise ?or it increases the risk of developing PE?

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If you didn't know you had a DVT, could exercise be good for a clot and bust it and get rid of it or would it turn it into a pulmonary embolism?

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Calf swelling and dull pain after exercise, moving to back of knee. Not dvt, abi okay. could it be vein insufficient deep in calf? Can it be fixed?

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During lockdown I have been unable To take advantage of exercise hours, and sit for prolonged periods to work. I have an upper right thigh pain. Is a dvt something to worry about ( I am overweight and have previously had tingling burning on the leg)?

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