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Having DVT. Having Tingling, Sore Ankle With Redness And Lump. New Clot?
I have been living with a DVT for about 5 years. I m on 13 mg. of Warfarin a day. Now for the past two days I have a had a tingly,sore, swollen ankle and upon inspection can feel and see that it is light red in the area and has a lump. Please tell me is it a new clot or perhaps a bug bite? Please give immediate advice. Thank you so much!
Fri, 23 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
In general, the swelling in DVT will not be localised to a part in the leg (ankle), it will be diffuse swelling of the entire leg. So it is most unlikely to be DVT.
Propably, it could have resulted due to an inflammatory response to a insect bite or sting.
If you are concerned, approach your treating doctor.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
In general, the swelling in DVT will not be localised to a part in the leg (ankle), it will be diffuse swelling of the entire leg. So it is most unlikely to be DVT.
Propably, it could have resulted due to an inflammatory response to a insect bite or sting.
If you are concerned, approach your treating doctor.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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