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1. • • If you can't take medicines to thin your blood, a filter may be placed into a large vein — the vena cava — in your belly (abdomen). A vena cava filter prevents clots that break loose from lodging in the lungs. Support stockings (compression stockings). These special knee socks help prevent blood from pooling in the legs.
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   What to do if you have a blood clot in your leg?

   • A blood clot in a leg is called a DVT (deep vein thrombosis). This could be a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), which needs to be treated immediately. Do not drive to A&E. Ask someone to drive you or call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Bring any medicines you take with you. Blood clots are rare in young, healthy people.

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   Is a blood clot in your leg serious?

   • A blood clot in your leg, called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), can have severe outcomes if it remains without treatment. Getting a prompt diagnosis and the right care can reduce your risk of having severe problems. You may not be aware you have a blood clot in your leg. In many cases, physical symptoms are dismissed as minor or a result of aging.

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   What happens if a blood clot is in the left leg?

   • Swelling and redness caused by a clot in the left leg Red and swollen right leg caused by a clot A blood clot in a leg is called a DVT (deep vein thrombosis). This could be a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), which needs to be treated immediately. Do not drive to A&E. Ask someone to drive you or call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

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   What is DVT (deep vein thrombosis) in the leg?

   • DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg. DVT can be dangerous. Get medical help as soon as possible if you think you have DVT. Symptoms of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) in the leg are: These symptoms can also happen in your arm or tummy if that's where the blood clot is. You can call 111 or get help from 111 online.

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3. www.verywellhealth.com › signs-of-blood-clot-inSigns of Blood Clot in Leg: Visible and Invisible Clues

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   Oct 26, 2023 · A blood clot in your leg, called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), can have severe outcomes if it remains without treatment. Getting a prompt diagnosis and the right care can reduce your risk of having severe problems.

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › blood-clotsBlood clots - NHS

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   Symptoms of a blood clot include: throbbing or cramping pain, swelling, redness and warmth in a leg or arm; sudden breathlessness, sharp chest pain (may be worse when you breathe in) and a cough or coughing up blood; Blood clots can be life threatening if not treated quickly. 111 will tell you what to do.

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   You have symptoms of DVT (deep vein thrombosis), such as pain and swelling, and: breathlessness; chest pain; DVT can be very serious because blood clots can travel to your lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening and needs treatment straight away.

6. www.healthline.com › health › how-to-dissolve-bloodHow to Dissolve Blood Clots in Your Legs: Treatments, Remedies

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   Mar 16, 2023 · Blood clots don’t always cause obvious symptoms, but the CDC recommends getting emergency medical attention if you experience: difficulty breathing; chest pain that gets worse with...

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7. health.clevelandclinic.org › blood-clot-warning-signs6 Blood Clot Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

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   Feb 25, 2022 · New leg pain — such as a calf cramp or charley horse — could signal a blood clot in the leg. But if the pain only lasts for a few seconds and doesn’t come back, it’s probably not a blood clot.

8. www.nhsinform.scot › illnesses-and-conditionsDeep vein thrombosis (DVT) | NHS inform

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   Jul 26, 2024 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops within a vein, usually in the leg. Each year, DVT affects around 1 person in every 1000 in the UK. Symptoms of DVT. Swelling is one of the main symptoms of DVT. It may not always be easy to notice. Swelling can happen in any part of your leg, but usually happens in the back of the leg.

9. www.bupa.co.uk › health-information › heart-bloodDeep vein thrombosis (DVT): Symptoms and Treatments - Bupa UK

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   Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) happens when a blood clot forms in a deep vein and is most common in the deep veins of your lower leg. Watch the video to find out more. About DVT. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can form in any of your deep veins. Deep veins are large veins that are deep inside your body rather than close to the surface of your skin.