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I'm a 31 year old woman who has been diagnosed with mild venous insufficiency my calf is cramping radiating to my thigh could this be a dvt
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Maybe: Always something to think about. If you are at risk and have pain and swelling, be seen and have a Doppler US when available. If your doctor is worried about a DVT, he/she may start a blood thinner. All the best.
Answered 3/25/2016
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DVT ?: If there is concern about a DVT, a Duplex venous scan can exclude it. There is no way to exclude DVT with the presence or absence of a single symptom. Err on the side of safety and get a Duplex scan when appropriate.
Answered 3/25/2016
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Venous Insufficiency: Your symptoms do not appear to be DVT but the only sure way to prove this would be with a venous ultrasound. The diagnosis of venous insufficiency is made by a combination of physical exam findings, symptoms and venous ultrasound findings of valvular reflux. You shous see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation.
Answered 7/21/2017
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