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3 weeks after laparoscopic surgery i had an ultrasound done and the ob said it was a 3cm blood clot. should i be worried? or on blood thinners?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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Blood clot: This should resolve naturally. Only be concerned if it increases in size or if it causes pain of any nature. No need for blood thinners. I assume its in the abdomen

Answered 6/26/2017

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A member asked:

3 weeks after laparoscopic surgery i had an ultrasound done and the ob said it was a 3cm blood clot. should i be worried? or on blood thinners?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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