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I have dvt clot in my thigh and have been on xarelto for four months is that enough time for the body to absorb the clot.
I have dvt clot in my thigh and have been on xarelto for four months is that enough time for the body to absorb the clot.
Brief Answer:
the time depends on the risk of recurrence
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The length of time depends on if there are risk factors for the development of another clot.
If there was a temporary risk factor which led to the clot, then 3 months is enough. Eg of temporary risk factors include: post surgery, fracture of the lower limb, long flight of at least 6 hours, recent heart attack or stroke, temporarily immobile, recent major illness
If the risk factor or the exact cause is not known and the clot occurred spontaneously- then 6 months of medication is normally advised
If there is a permanent risk factor then needed for lifetime eg previous clot, permanently immobile, treating cancer, history of a blood disorder
The anti coagulation is more to prevent a new clot then to reabsorb the present one.
If the risk of a new clot is low/temporary or there is no known risk ,then it may be stopped at some point (3 months or 6 months)
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
the time depends on the risk of recurrence
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The length of time depends on if there are risk factors for the development of another clot.
If there was a temporary risk factor which led to the clot, then 3 months is enough. Eg of temporary risk factors include: post surgery, fracture of the lower limb, long flight of at least 6 hours, recent heart attack or stroke, temporarily immobile, recent major illness
If the risk factor or the exact cause is not known and the clot occurred spontaneously- then 6 months of medication is normally advised
If there is a permanent risk factor then needed for lifetime eg previous clot, permanently immobile, treating cancer, history of a blood disorder
The anti coagulation is more to prevent a new clot then to reabsorb the present one.
If the risk of a new clot is low/temporary or there is no known risk ,then it may be stopped at some point (3 months or 6 months)
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes there are im overweight working to lose the weight now and he won't refill the prescription and just keeps telling me monitor systoms and i've called and talked to his nurse that all i get i don't know what to do now. I try callins again today. Thanks for your answer.
Brief Answer:
overweight by itself is not a risk factor
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Though increased weight can increase the risk of a clot, it is not one of the risk factors mentioned
If you do not have any of the risk factors mentioned at all- then you only need to take it and the exact reason is not known (weight not included)- then 6 months
If the clot is associated with any of these- recent surgery, broken lower limb, recent heart attack or stroke, not being able to move around much temporarily, long travel-then 3 months so you could have stopped by now
If there is a more significant risk factor (cancer, permanent movement issues, blood disorder or this is not your first clot)- you may need to take it for life
overweight by itself is not a risk factor
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Though increased weight can increase the risk of a clot, it is not one of the risk factors mentioned
If you do not have any of the risk factors mentioned at all- then you only need to take it and the exact reason is not known (weight not included)- then 6 months
If the clot is associated with any of these- recent surgery, broken lower limb, recent heart attack or stroke, not being able to move around much temporarily, long travel-then 3 months so you could have stopped by now
If there is a more significant risk factor (cancer, permanent movement issues, blood disorder or this is not your first clot)- you may need to take it for life
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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