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Is An Intermittent, Throbbing Pain In The Inner Thigh With History Of Pulmonary Embolism Indicative Of A Blood Clot?
Question: I have an intermittent, throbbing pain in my inner thigh, about where the main artery is located. I am a 77 year old male, currently taking Coumadin. Is this a symptom of a blood clot? Just had my PT blood test today, was 2.1.
Brief Answer:
INR testing and color Doppler study.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As you have history of pulmonary embolism, this should be taken seriously. I will suggest color Doppler study of blood vessel as there may be a clot. If clot found, that has to be treated .
Do not massage the affected area as clot may break to give emboli. Instead of PT you should undergo INR for follow-up and it should be between 2 to 3.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
INR testing and color Doppler study.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As you have history of pulmonary embolism, this should be taken seriously. I will suggest color Doppler study of blood vessel as there may be a clot. If clot found, that has to be treated .
Do not massage the affected area as clot may break to give emboli. Instead of PT you should undergo INR for follow-up and it should be between 2 to 3.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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