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Pain in ankle, shin & calf. newly on blood thinners as of a week ago. there's pain at rest & with movement. should i be worried about dvt since there is some pain in the calf? no redness or swelling just pain in those locations. no injury or bedrest?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I answered your question yesterday. DVT rarely presents with pain as you describe. I would like to know what blood thinner you have used and for what indication. Medication side effect or your underlying condition may explain your pain.

Answered 11/20/2022

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