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I Have A Bruise On My Calf, I Am Taking Birth Control Pill For 20 Years.
I have a big bruise on my calf, it is sore when i walk and my heell hurts just now bought me some new shoes, i have been on the birth control pill for 20 years, i am worried about deep vein thrombosis . should i get it looked at. I have no ins. so if they have to do an ultrasound i will have to pay 100.00 before they will do it.
Sat, 22 Jan 2011
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Taking pills for 20 years definitely poses you at a high risk for deep vein thrombosis. You must go for an ultrasound for vascular studies to rule out this condition as late diagnosis may be more harmful.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
Taking pills for 20 years definitely poses you at a high risk for deep vein thrombosis. You must go for an ultrasound for vascular studies to rule out this condition as late diagnosis may be more harmful.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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I went yesterday and I have to do an ultrasound, but they can't do it until wednesday. Should I be concerned until then. I was also running a low grade fever of 100.6. I think that might be my sinus.
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