Citrus Heights, CA
A 38-year-old male asked:
Why after elevating my leg or waking up in the morning and then stand up does my dvt leg turn red?therapeutically on coumadin (warfarin) for 3 months.
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
41 years experience
A number of things: Increased arterial flow, venous congestion, and possible early post thrombotic syndrome. If you aren't wearing graduated compression stockings (30-40 mm hg, knee high), you should be. Studies have shown that you need to wear them for two years after your clot.
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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
When u stand up: The blood is pooled to the dependent or lower areas of your legs below the clot thus the redness. Best wishes!
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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