A member asked:

Hi i had dvt last year which i am now fully recovered. i have sprained my ankle yesterday. it is now swollen but i am managing it with anti- inflammatory cream. is there a risk of my dvt coming back. should i take my blood thinners again. (xarelto)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Get an ultrasound: Short answer is yes. A simple ultrasound will rule in or out.

Answered 4/3/2020

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