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What Causes Swollen Leg While On Warfarin?

I have been diagnosed with s blood clot in the upper par of my calf. My Dr had me on warfarin but my leg is so swollen and Ivan verily walk on it. I called my dDr today and he was out and I am supposed to go see him tomorrow. Will Ibe okay until then. It really hurts. Its mnot hot and it dmnot red - but it feels do tight in my leg.
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

1. The blood clot in the upper part of your calf we call it deep vein thrombosis on the legs. This is commonly occurring in patients who have predisposition to blood clotting.

2. Warfarin will help thinning your blood, thus, hoping to dissolve the clotting.

3. The pain you are feeling is due to the bad circulation caused by clogged blood vessel.

4. You can wait until tomorrow appointment with your doctor. Meanwhile I advise to:
- raise your legs even when sleeping
- can apply heparin cream locally
- take oral pain killer to ease the pain

When you'll see your doctor, after re-evaluation, a more specific treatment will be prescribed.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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What Causes Swollen Leg While On Warfarin?

Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are in. 1. The blood clot in the upper part of your calf we call it deep vein thrombosis on the legs. This is commonly occurring in patients who have predisposition to blood clotting. 2. Warfarin will help thinning your blood, thus, hoping to dissolve the clotting. 3. The pain you are feeling is due to the bad circulation caused by clogged blood vessel. 4. You can wait until tomorrow appointment with your doctor. Meanwhile I advise to: - raise your legs even when sleeping - can apply heparin cream locally - take oral pain killer to ease the pain When you ll see your doctor, after re-evaluation, a more specific treatment will be prescribed. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana