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What Precaution Should Be Taken In Factor V Leiden?

I have a diagnosis of Factor V leiden. I am due to go paintballing at the weekend but a friend mentioned that the FVL may mean i should avoid this ..is this correct?

I am 30yrs 5ft 4 and about 11st. I have nto had a blood clot though my sister did some 12yrs ago.
Fri, 8 Jul 2016
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Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM .
Read and reviewed your query and health concerns.
IN the given situation, You should avoid and refrain from going for paintballing at week end.
This game may precipitate your sensitive clotting mechanism, from paintballing game.
Paintballing game-involves, risks of contusion injuries and chance of traumatic leg injuries, which may expose you to DVT or VTE(Venous Thrombo-emoblism).
So listen to your friend's advise,as he is correct.


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What Precaution Should Be Taken In Factor V Leiden?

Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM . Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation, You should avoid and refrain from going for paintballing at week end. This game may precipitate your sensitive clotting mechanism, from paintballing game. Paintballing game-involves, risks of contusion injuries and chance of traumatic leg injuries, which may expose you to DVT or VTE(Venous Thrombo-emoblism). So listen to your friend s advise,as he is correct. Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229 Dear, if satisfied,Don t forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries , You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS