
Diagnosed With Severe DVT In Leg. Prescribed Coumadin. Noticed Discoloration. On Daily Aspirin Regiment. Help?

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Hi and thank you o much for this query.
Acupuncture has no place in the management of venous insufficiency. As you have rightly mentioned, it is the clot that interferes with fluid drainage leading to swelling of the ankles.This should slowly go way as the clot completely resolves. Acupuncture is a non starter here.
Aspirin is not the drug of choice for DVT. Please, talk to your doctor unless it has been prescribed for a different reason other than DVT. Aspirin is for arterial problems(clots) and not venous clots. Coumadins are clearly the drug of choice in DVT.
The difference in the coloration and the findings on ultrasound are consistent with DVT history.
Hope this addresses your query fully. Feel free to request for clarifications if need be. I wish you well.
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Dr. Ditah, MD


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Thank you so much for this follow up.
There is nothing else in terms of diet that can accelerate this clot dissolution. Drugs that break down clots are a different class of medications called thrombolytics(clot dissolvers) like streptokinases. However, their use is not systematic in all clots and the description of your symptoms don't really merit this because of its serious side effects and the mild severity of the clot.
I a happy to hear you eat very healthy and have a normal weight. Keep up with that. This is very important to staying healthy.
I hope this addresses your query.
I wish you well and thanks for using our services.
Dr. Ditah, MD

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