A member asked:

Hi. my aunt says that her legs are warm when she lays down. she's a hypochondriac who thinks she has dvt. she wants to know if it's dvt or nothing?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Ultrasound: Very reliable testing is available. Dvt in lower extremities is rare unless there is substantial swelling. Warm legs are not the major symptom.

Answered 9/28/2016

5k views

Thank

Dr. Steven Busuttil answered

Ultrasound: An ultrasound of the veins of her legs is the only sure way to tell if she has a dvt. If she has swelling she should see a vascular vein specialist.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/10/2015

5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Hi. my aunt says that her legs are warm when she lays down. she's a hypochondriac who thinks she has dvt. she wants to know if it's dvt or nothing?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr. Steven Busuttil answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

How long should pain last if it is muscle pain? Blood test ruled out DVT & told likely muscle pain behind leg with varicose veins? Leg not red or warm

A member asked:

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. 6/10 right leg pain behind calf. No swelling. Not warm. Looks normal. Just heavy and painful calf to foot and ankle. Possible Dvt ? D dimer was negative. I take Eliquis?

A member asked:

I am paranoid about DVT , I have pain in my thighs, behind knee and ankle, I had it for 2 weeks ,it stopped and it came back, I have no swelling, no redness, not warm, but no injury either. it is not excruciating but it bothers my anxiety?

A member asked:

Cramping right calf started in lower shin 2 days ago & now in the back knee. Not swollen, red, or warm. Dr said it's from running. Still worried DVT?

A member asked:

Have one cold foot, warms when stood up but cools when sitting, could this be a deep vein thrombosis? i knew DVT cause warm limbs, can it cause cold?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Warm sensation & pain down leg from butt to foot (calf worst). Jogged last 2 days in a row, no swelling, warmth to touch, or redness. Dvt or just sore?

Im a hypochondriac. When I get up from sitting down, I have a twinge type tenderness on the top of my calf. After I take a few steps/walk it off it goes away. No redness or swelling. Terrified of dvt, but just went to the doctor for something else?

Red warm skin in leg. Dvt?

Can a warm sensation in the leg (leg "feels" warm, but NOT actually warm to the touch) be a symptom of DVT?

Can a dvt come back, I was diagnosed in 3/2017, now my leg feels warm and tingling, aching and a little more swollen than in the last few weeks. Is th?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?