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Can tight rubber bands just below knee cause popiteal dvt? aling with frequent bed rest, dehydration and rheumatoid arthritis ?
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Yes, each of these things can predispose to DVT. See a doctor ASAP if the leg is painful and/or swelling below the knee.
Answered 9/6/2023
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