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Would pain from a dvt be off and on... with certain activities or sitting or standing or would it be persistent?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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DVT symptoms: The pain would be persistent and the leg would be obviously swollen.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/31/2021

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

DVT: First of all, do not think you can diagnose a DVT based on the pattern of pain. Pain is more likely to be constant but can be intermittent.

Dr Bodell agreed

Answered 1/30/2021

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A member asked:

Would pain from a dvt be off and on... with certain activities or sitting or standing or would it be persistent?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Bodell agreed

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