Calf Muscle Pain Causes, Treatments and More
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6. Treating and Preventing Blood Clots
Treatments for DVT include wearing compression stockings, administration of oral or injected blood thinners, and intravenous medications to dissolve blood clots. A filter may also be inserted in a large vein in the abdomen to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs.6‘Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 22 Dec. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352563.
Avoiding smoking and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent the formation of blood clots in the legs. People recovering from surgery or illness should begin walking as soon as possible to prevent the development of blood clots.5‘Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 22 Dec. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352557.
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