Blood Clots Questions

1. Is aquatic therapy in a heated pool safe for someone with a blood clot in the leg?

   Blood clots in the legs, also called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), occurs when a blood clot forms in a large veins of the lower leg. These clots can also develop in the thigh, pelvis, or arm. DVT can cause serious problems, like disability and even death...
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2. Are Swelling Feet in Someone Who's Bed-Bound a Sign of Impending Death?

   No, swelling isn't necessarily a sign of imminent death. In a bed-bound person, newly detected swelling is more likely due to one of the typical causes of edema. These can include:
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3. Should I Worry About Swollen Feet or Legs in an Older Person?

   Swelling of the feet, which is very common in older adults, can be a warning sign but most often is due to garden-variety aging of the leg veins. Whether to worry generally depends on:
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4. What's the difference between an infusaport and IV?

   IVs are the "generalists" of vein access in medicine, whereas infusaports have a more specialized role, and are, in general, a bigger deal. One way of looking at this is that IVs are the daily work horse of getting fluids and meds into a patient through the veins, and infusaports are the Mac Trucks for special jobs...
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5. Will blood clots from a stroke dissolve over time?

   Sorry to hear of your predicaments.
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6. What's the difference between TIA and stroke?

   The main difference is that a TIA (what some people cause a ministroke) doesn't cause lasting damage. A TIA, which stands for transient ischemc attack, and a stroke are caused by the same problem: blood clots that lodge in the brain. But some people get lucky and recover quickly without any lasting damage...
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7. What Is a Major Stroke?

   The term major stroke is used to distinguish a full-blown stroke from a minor stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA). A TIA is essentially a temporary stroke that resolves on its own without causing permanent damage. When doctors say someone suffered a major stroke, they really just mean a stroke...
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8. Is acai berry safe for people with blood clots?

   Acai berries, the fruit of the acai palm are heavily marketed in forms such as juices and pill supplements making a wide range of claims. What does science have to say to back up these claims? A study published in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemicals found that the berry had a comparatively high antioxidant properties that could provide health benefits...
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9. What is the advantage of inserting a screen for blood clots?

   Vena cava Filters are used too keep blood clots contained to certain parts of the body where they are less dangerous. The filters act by only allowing blood thru and do not interrupt normal circulation. These filters can help prevent stokes and heart attacks.
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10. Is aspirin good for blood clots?

    Aspirin is used in preventing heart attacks and keeping blood clots from forming, if you are taking a medication because your blood is thin it may not be safe to take aspirin. You should consult your doctor before taking aspirin daily.
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11. Who is at risk for blood clots?

    I am no expert but in my experience with my mom i will say that people with poor blood oxygenation problems,people that have problems with their heart or also some sort of lung illness.Diabetic people because most of them have poor blood circulation.
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12. Are blood clots normal after a pap smear?

    Blood clots can happen after a pap smear. It is normal unless it becomes too heavy.
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13. How common are blood clots?

    A blood clot generally develops in damaged blood vessels or in places where the blood flow stops or slows down, such as the calves of the legs. The two major types of blood vessels are veins and arteries. Usually the causes of blood clots in the veins are very different from the causes of the blood clots in the arteries...
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14. Are blood clots detectable by x-ray?

    Yes blood clots are detectable by x-ray. A couple weeks ago I had extreme pain in my knee and was unable to move it. Right away my doctor suspected blood clots was forming and sent me to the hospital. An ultrasound did not detect anything so I was sent home with pain killers.
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15. How are blood clots diagnosed?

    Blood clots in the legs are also called deep vein thromboses (DVTs). It is important to diagnose DVTs because pieces of these clots can break off and travel to the lung, making breathing difficult. Symptoms of a DVT might include redness and swelling noted on one leg but not the other...
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16. Are blood clots hereditary?

    yes, blood clotting problems are hereditary. You won't always get it if your parents had them, but if there runs something in your family that puts you at risk of blood clots, then you're at higher risk.
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17. Can you get blood clots in your feet?

    Yes a person can get blood clots in the feet. It is possible it can form in the legs and then travel into the feet. They are extremely painful and sometimes the patient can hardly walk. It is sometimes known as a deep vein thrombosis and can be regulated with a blood thinner.
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18. What causes blood clots in the groin?

    There can be many different reasons why a blood clot in the groin is caused. A few of them are having had recent surgery, being 65 or older, having had cancer or being treated for it, obesity, a bad bump or bruise, or being confined to a chair or bed much of the time. The main cause of blood clots is a lack of moving...
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19. What is the prevalence of blood clots?

    According to the Mayo Clinic blood clots in surface veins are quite common, however the blood clots that are dangerous and life-threatening - deep venous thrombosis or arterial thrombosis are not quite so common. The clinic cites statistics of about 350,000 people being affected deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism...
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20. Do blood clots run in families?

    Blood clots do not run in families. However some family have genes that will make a person more prone to develop them. Usually doctors will order tests if they suspect a person is at risk.
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