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Is Traveling Okay When Treating An Upper Arm DVT?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2015
Question: Hi I was diagnosed on 7th February, 2015 with an upper arm DVT caused by a PICC line. I am currently on 100ml per day of Clexane self administered. I am due to travel to Italy on 1st April, 2015. Are there any serious implications with this travel. Thank you, XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
there is no serious implications of it.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I don't think there is serious implications of it. But I wanted to know mode of travel and duration of travel.Keeping the arm moving at short duration with be useful.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Is Traveling Okay When Treating An Upper Arm DVT?

Brief Answer: there is no serious implications of it. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I don't think there is serious implications of it. But I wanted to know mode of travel and duration of travel.Keeping the arm moving at short duration with be useful. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.