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Had shin cramps at night. first left leg then both. eventually subsided. should i worry about dvt? this wasn't typical calf charlie horse.
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DVT Risk Factors: There are several risk factors for Deep Venous Thrombosis. These are defined by Virchow's Triad: Stasis, Injury, and Hypercoagulability. If you have been sedentary, had an injury/operation, history of a blood clotting disorder, these are risk factors. Since you have severe cramps, it would be a good idea to have an exam by your physician who can perform a doppler examination to rule out DVT.
Answered 3/30/2020
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Dvt: Dvt unlikely but if you are concerned a venous Doppler would answer that question
Answered 2/28/2017
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