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Suggest Treatment For Blood Clot In Toe
Question: Can you get blood clots in your broken toes ?
I have Factor V Leiden
I have Factor V Leiden
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can get a clot in a broken toe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Yes, it is very possible to get a blood clot in your toe - both because of the trauma, inflammation and slowed circulation in the toe after a break, and because of the Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia which increases the risks of clots anywhere.
Given the discoloration and swelling you described (even with good sensation), I think a clot needs to be ruled out. Best place to get this evaluation started is the ER. So I advise you go there. It is possible that this is normal swelling and bruising from the toe fracture, but it would be unusual for this to happen or get worse 2 weeks later without something new like a clot going on.
There is medication to treat the clot, and it would be better started as soon as possible.
My best wishes to you, and if you can, after you have gone in to be evaluated, please do let me know how you are doing. If this discussion is already closed and you are still on Health Care Magic, just write me a new question with my name at the beginning and that way I can read how you are doing.
Yes, you can get a clot in a broken toe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Yes, it is very possible to get a blood clot in your toe - both because of the trauma, inflammation and slowed circulation in the toe after a break, and because of the Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia which increases the risks of clots anywhere.
Given the discoloration and swelling you described (even with good sensation), I think a clot needs to be ruled out. Best place to get this evaluation started is the ER. So I advise you go there. It is possible that this is normal swelling and bruising from the toe fracture, but it would be unusual for this to happen or get worse 2 weeks later without something new like a clot going on.
There is medication to treat the clot, and it would be better started as soon as possible.
My best wishes to you, and if you can, after you have gone in to be evaluated, please do let me know how you are doing. If this discussion is already closed and you are still on Health Care Magic, just write me a new question with my name at the beginning and that way I can read how you are doing.
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