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Foot Swollen, On Birth Control, Back Surgery, Suggested It Was Blood Clot. Any Treatment?

Hi ! I have a question i went to my pain management dr yesterday and while i was there asked him about my foot .. its has been swollen since Sunday .. He said it may be a blood clot being i am on birth controll and had back surgery (surgery was in April ) ... But I also got a new tattoo on Thursday on the same leg as the swollen foot.. Just wondering if my pain mamagemnt Dr really thought it was blood clot wouldn't he tell me to go to the hospital?
Fri, 18 Oct 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Blood clots are common in women on birth control pills more than 2- 3 years. Back surgery also predisposes for vein blocks. In your case, I am suspecting local inflammation and swelling due to tattooing and not blood clots.
Blood clots or deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition and has to be treated as an emergency.
I suggest you get in touch with a specialist for examination of your foot swelling to rule out infection.
Thanks.
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Foot Swollen, On Birth Control, Back Surgery, Suggested It Was Blood Clot. Any Treatment?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Blood clots are common in women on birth control pills more than 2- 3 years. Back surgery also predisposes for vein blocks. In your case, I am suspecting local inflammation and swelling due to tattooing and not blood clots. Blood clots or deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition and has to be treated as an emergency. I suggest you get in touch with a specialist for examination of your foot swelling to rule out infection. Thanks.