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Ischemic Colitis, Clots Large Varicose Vein, Mesenteric. Treatment?
My name is sue. I have a blood clotting disorder and an episode of ischemic colitis. Following this episode I felt a bulge in my lower left groin that is compressable. I have had clots in that left leg. I also noticed a large varicose vein on my left side. I m concerned about this and they throb. Should I have these fixed and how are they fixed? My email address is YYYY@YYYY . Why would I get this after an episode of ischemic colitis unless the artery is involved.
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
hello madam
thanks for the query
since you alrady hav a cltting disoder the clots can form any where in the body and yes you should be worried about this because if these clots gets in to lungs or btrin that will be a real big problem...please consult vascular surgeon for IVC filters
thanks for the query
since you alrady hav a cltting disoder the clots can form any where in the body and yes you should be worried about this because if these clots gets in to lungs or btrin that will be a real big problem...please consult vascular surgeon for IVC filters
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