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I had a pain on my calf and behind the knee for 4 days and now is going away slowly should i still be worried about the possibility of dvt?

Q: i had a pain on my calf and behind the knee for 4 days and now is going away slowly should i still be worried about the possibility of dvt?

: Do you have risk factors for DVT? Did you have a period of immobility, for example, like a long car or plane ride? If you are concerned about a DVT, have your doctor order an ultrasound of your leg to rule it out. You can have a DVT without any symptoms so an ultrasound is the only way to rule it out for sure. Good luck!

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Do you have risk factors for DVT? Did you have a period of immobility, for example, like a long car or plane ride? If you are concerned about a DVT, have your doctor order an ultrasound of your leg to rule it out. You can have a DVT without any symptoms so an ultrasound is the only way to rule it out for sure. Good luck!

Answered 8/7/2023

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A member asked:

I had a pain on my calf and behind the knee for 4 days and now is going away slowly should i still be worried about the possibility of dvt?

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