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How Can A Blood Clot In The Leg Be Treated?
What is the treatment for a blood clot in my leg? I was told I had a DVT in my leg years ago but had no problem with it. I had a hip replacement a year ago and was having pain in my hip and I thought it was my hip but now I am starting to think it is the DVT. My wife is a nurse and she told me that I need to get a ultrasound for the next step. but what is the treatment for this clot?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
Hello,
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Use prescribed anticoagulant medications that thin the blood, and prevent further clots.
-Wear loose-fitting clothes, socks, or stockings.
-Raise your legs 6 inches above your heart from time to time.
-Wear special stockings (called compression stockings).
-Do exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Use prescribed anticoagulant medications that thin the blood, and prevent further clots.
-Wear loose-fitting clothes, socks, or stockings.
-Raise your legs 6 inches above your heart from time to time.
-Wear special stockings (called compression stockings).
-Do exercises.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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