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Is Eliquis An Effective Medication To Reduce The Risk Of Blood Clot Formation?
Question: If the pain that comes and goes in the back of the bend of my leg at night is a blood clot can anything else be done? I had them before thinking they were leg cramps and have damage as a result. I continued having them on Eliquis and now have an IVC filter.
This is the third night i'm having it. what can be done to prevent future clots if it is not leg cramps? Thanks XXXXXXX
This is the third night i'm having it. what can be done to prevent future clots if it is not leg cramps? Thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
One time doppler study is mandatory with guidelines of further management.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly with prior questions history .
* Strongly suggested to get once doppler evaluation of the lower limb if not done
till now .
* Suggestions for preventing future clots
- Continue Eliquis best medicine for this purpose .
- Life style modificatiions are the major part of the management .
- Tab. tylenol ( 500 ) mg 3 times a day after meals for pain relief .
- Regular walking , exercises involving legs , deep breathing exercises .
- Avoid sitting in legs dependent position for prolong continuous period , in
between change the postures or walk for some time .
- No smoking , alcohol of any form .
- Avoid tight shoes , socks , jeans .
- Diet control with avoidance of excess oily , spicy , non veg stuffs .
- Keep blood sugar , cholesterol , BP levels under control .
- Always keep watch over swelling of legs , change in color of toes or tingling
or altered levels of sensations .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards dear take care .
One time doppler study is mandatory with guidelines of further management.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly with prior questions history .
* Strongly suggested to get once doppler evaluation of the lower limb if not done
till now .
* Suggestions for preventing future clots
- Continue Eliquis best medicine for this purpose .
- Life style modificatiions are the major part of the management .
- Tab. tylenol ( 500 ) mg 3 times a day after meals for pain relief .
- Regular walking , exercises involving legs , deep breathing exercises .
- Avoid sitting in legs dependent position for prolong continuous period , in
between change the postures or walk for some time .
- No smoking , alcohol of any form .
- Avoid tight shoes , socks , jeans .
- Diet control with avoidance of excess oily , spicy , non veg stuffs .
- Keep blood sugar , cholesterol , BP levels under control .
- Always keep watch over swelling of legs , change in color of toes or tingling
or altered levels of sensations .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards dear take care .
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