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How do you treat blood clot in legs?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 9/17/2019

This is called thrombosis and can only be treated by a physician

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Is a blood clot a circulatory disorder?

A blood clot can be a circulatory disorder, if it forms in an inappropriate place. For example, a blood clot in the large veins of the legs is a circulatory disorder. In the case of a blood clot that functions to stop a broken blood vessel, the clot is part of the normal human physiology.


Blood clot symptoms without doctors?

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What is the type of pain of a blood clot in the legs?

Depending on the size of the clot, and whether or not the entire artery is blocked, the pain can be severe with or without any motion in the leg. Usually any motion causing a need for increase blood flow will worsen the pain if the tissue is only partially starved for blood. There is usually swelling as well. This is not something you should try to treat at home!


What causes blood clot in legs?

A blood clot is called a Thrombosis a blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot. It is most likely to happen where normal blood flow is disrupted by for example plaques of fatty atheromatous tissue in the walls of an artery or inflammation of the blood vessel. The clot eventually narrows or blocks the passage of blood causing the tissues beyond to be starved of oxygen and nutrients.


How do you develop a blood clot in your lung?

A blood clot in the lung, also known as a pulmonary embolism, typically forms when a blood clot from another part of the body, such as the legs, breaks loose and travels to the lungs through the bloodstream. This can happen due to factors like prolonged immobility, surgery, certain medical conditions, or genetic predisposition. Once in the lungs, the blood clot can block blood flow, leading to serious complications.


How do I know I have a blood clot and should I go to the doctor?

If you have a blood clot in your limbs it may result in pain or swelling in your arms or legs along with redness and your limbs feeling warm. A blood Clot in your Lungs can be presented with chest pain, dizziness. Blood Clots can be fatal and if you are having some of the symptoms then you should call or see your doctor or 911 for help.


What is a blood clot that is traveling?

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How do you develop a blood clot in your lungs?

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What is thrombectomy?

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Can a blood clot in your cheek be removed and is a blood clot in your cheek life threatening?

A blood clot in your cheek is life threatening and you would have to have surgery for the clot to be removed.


What does thrombus mean in medical terms?

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