A member asked:

Dvt in r leg dx@ er 2 nights ago concerned its in left leg due to swelling&not being checked chest is heavy on blood thinners should i go back to er?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Get checked ASAP: Pulmonary embolism can occur during the first few days of anticoagulation for DVT. If in doubt, for sure get checked. As a first step, at least phone your doctor or the ER and ask their advice, but if you can't reach them and/or chest "heaviness" continues, for sure return ASAP.

Answered 5/15/2018

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