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Blood Clot On Left Knee, Swollen. Taking Codident. Solution?
I have a blood clot in my left leg for the last 2 weeks,Drs treatment isnt helping. It runs from my left grion to my toes.They put in a screen to stop it from going to my heart or lungs. It is still the same size and swollen as it was at the beginning. My DR says its to big to break up they had me on Codident took me off thinned my blood to much .The last week I am on nothing but pain pills and elevated foot.Do you have a soliution?
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
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The persistent blood clot in the leg takes 3-4 weeks to resolve. Since a screen has been put already, it is not likely to spread on its own. You are getting the right treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The persistent blood clot in the leg takes 3-4 weeks to resolve. Since a screen has been put already, it is not likely to spread on its own. You are getting the right treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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