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Is it possible to get a blood clot in the buttock? my mom has pain and is diagnosed with polycythemia vera, so i fear this. her doc says it's lumbago.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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P VERA: does NOT lead to blood clots (hematoma) in the buttocks..."Lumbago" or as it is more commonly known Sciatica..Is due to a BACK issue (pinched nerves/strained muscles) NOT the AMOUNT of Red Blood cells. (Poly (many)cythemia(blood cells) Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 9/29/2020

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get a blood clot in the buttock? my mom has pain and is diagnosed with polycythemia vera, so i fear this. her doc says it's lumbago.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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