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Inner thigh pain pressure when standing swollen veins had a dvt 2 years ago different spot same leg could i have another dvt and in the thigh?

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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: Having history of dvt does increase risk of additional dvt.

Answered 7/25/2015

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Sadly yes: yes dot recurrence is possible. Is your lower leg or foot swollen? Are you still on any blood thinners/anticoagulants? Because of your history you should be examined and have a Doppler study of that leg ASAP

Answered 7/26/2015

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