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Why may a blood clot continue to expand even when bleeding stops?
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∙ 17y ago
Hello, First off are you talking about a blood clot inside a vein? or when blood clots to close an open wound? If it's in the vein it shouldn't be bleeding unless it's thinning, but I don't think it should be expanding that is unless it's becoming un-hardened... and then thins.. You should probably see your doctor about it, if you know your clot is expanding. Hope this helps!!
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∙ 17y ago
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