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Hi There, I Have A Questions About DVT. How Common
Question: Hi there, I have a questions about DVT. How common is it and how do you know you have it? I recently travelled from Australia and was wearing tight pants on the plane. My first day I arrived I walked a lot and climbed a lot of stairs. My calves have been so sore for the past 3 days. Its probably just from exercising but at what point should I contact a doctor if they don’t get better?
Brief Answer:
increasing pain/swelling/tenderness/ warmth
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned re any pain in the calves.
Clots affecting both calves would be very unusual, a single clot would normally form at one time in one leg. Bilateral clots in both legs at the same time is not likely to occur.
if you are having pain in both legs, this makes the chance of clots unlikely. Exercise would affect both legs in the same way and would be a more likely cause for bilateral pain.
You can consider the use of warm compress to the legs, rest as much as possible and anti inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen or cataflam or naproxen.
If the pain does not decrease by day 5 to 7 or it increases or there is associated shortness of breath or there is increasing size/warmth or tenderness , then you should be seen.
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
increasing pain/swelling/tenderness/ warmth
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned re any pain in the calves.
Clots affecting both calves would be very unusual, a single clot would normally form at one time in one leg. Bilateral clots in both legs at the same time is not likely to occur.
if you are having pain in both legs, this makes the chance of clots unlikely. Exercise would affect both legs in the same way and would be a more likely cause for bilateral pain.
You can consider the use of warm compress to the legs, rest as much as possible and anti inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen or cataflam or naproxen.
If the pain does not decrease by day 5 to 7 or it increases or there is associated shortness of breath or there is increasing size/warmth or tenderness , then you should be seen.
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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