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A member asked:
I read that you can get a blood clot from sitting too long; but how long?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Hrs: Long bus and plane and train ride. More than 4 hrs. It depends on your inherent internal environment related risk factors.
Answered 4/16/2013
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DVT time frame: I don't believe there is a definitive time frame in regards to developing a blood clot. Many factors need to be considered; patient age, medical conditions such as obesity and heart disease, smoking history among other things. These conditions increase a persons risk of developing a blood clot.
Answered 12/9/2013
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