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What Medication Should I Take To Remove Blood Clots From Leg As It Is Very Tender To Touch ?

Hi, I m a 20 year old male. I had a blood clot in the leg ( dvt ) about a year ago I quit taking my thinners about 9 months ago and i believe I m having the same symptoms as then. My left calf is tender to touch and when i point my toes up. If dangle my leg it throbs. When i stand it throbs but worse when i unlock my knee! Should i go to the ER? i have no family physician.
Fri, 13 Apr 2012
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic forum.
The symptoms you are having do resemble that of DVT and if untreated there is a significant risk of thromboembolism, gangrene and pulmonary embolism.
It is advisable that you visit the ER at once and get the doppler test to confirm the diagnosis and start appropriate treatment.
Try to avoid any tight dressing on the affected limb and maintain circulation of the limb.
Drink plenty of water and avoid any sudden movement of the affected limb.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards
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What Medication Should I Take To Remove Blood Clots From Leg As It Is Very Tender To Touch ?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic forum. The symptoms you are having do resemble that of DVT and if untreated there is a significant risk of thromboembolism, gangrene and pulmonary embolism. It is advisable that you visit the ER at once and get the doppler test to confirm the diagnosis and start appropriate treatment. Try to avoid any tight dressing on the affected limb and maintain circulation of the limb. Drink plenty of water and avoid any sudden movement of the affected limb. Wish you a speedy recovery. Regards