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What should you do if you have a blood clot in your leg? is this very serious?

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Dr. Robert Odell answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Get care right away: If you suspect a blood clot naywhere, you should seek immeidate medical care. Do not rely on the internet; i would recommend going to the emergency room. A blood clot (termed deep venous thrombosis) could be very serious since it could travel to the lung an cause a pulmonary embolism, which can be life threatening.

Answered 9/28/2016

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