Five weeks ago, i was diagnosed with dvt in my left calf.two weeks ago, i had pain and went to the hospital. theytold me that the clot is now gone but i am skeptical aboutit. what should i do?

Clots clear fast: The body degrades the clot on its own. The blood thinning medication you take, such as Lovenox or coumadin, (warfarin) simply stops the clot from growing. Clots limited to the calf clear fairly quickly. The larger (longer) the clot, such as those that extend into the thigh or pelvis, the longer it takes to clear.

Treated?: Presuming you were treated with a blood thinner, the clot could have been reabsorbed in that time frame. Despite that fact, you should keep on the blood thinner until your physician tells you to stop it.

Ok to question: Dvt can go away on its own. If symptoms still there you need another scan. Make sure ultrasound lab accredited, which makes sure you get a good study.

Some clots go quick: As dr. Kuhlman said, some clots can completely recanalize (go away) very quickly, especially if they are calf. So it is not impossible that your clot might be gone. There is no question though that the location of the clot and the skill of the sonographer makes a huge difference on what is found by an ultrasound scan. Regardless, it is recommended now that you continue anticoagulation.

Calf pain: not every calf pain is a dvt though i hear you as you have had a dvt in the past sonogram is quite reliable to determine if dvt is present

Pain after DVT : Some patients may develop post-thrombotic syndrome which is leg pain with or without few other symptoms (itching, cramps, swelling) of the affected leg following a DVT. A negative ultrasound is reassuring.