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19y/o f, 26wks preg. blood clots in legs, on inside of knees. er doc gave antibiotics, steriods, and pain reliever, said apply heat. what else to do?

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Dr. Collin Smikle answered

DVT: If you are pregnant and have the blood clots you described, are they on the surface (varicose veins) or deeper? If they are deeper, the concern is that you may have a blood clot in the deeper veins that could cause more problems. Did he suggest you see your doctor at some interval? Based on where the clots were, i would recommend following up sooner than your next scheduled visit.

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Answered 5/18/2013

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A member asked:

19y/o f, 26wks preg. blood clots in legs, on inside of knees. er doc gave antibiotics, steriods, and pain reliever, said apply heat. what else to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Collin Smikle answered

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

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