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Re: Concerned about possibility of blood clot

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 20:13:40 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 27 Feb 2003, Lauren wrote: >
>I had a c-section 8 days ago. Other than a low-grade fever, I have felt
>really good. Last night, I was flexing my calves and noticed a
>tightness in one area of my right calf. After about an hour, the
>feeling was gone. This afternoon, the feeling returned and has yet to
>subside. I am terrified of having a blood clot without knowing it. My
>family thinks I'm a hypochondriac who is just looking for something to
>be wrong.
>
>There is no redness or swelling, and there is no actual pain; it is more
>of a tenderness/tightness in one area of that calf. Although, I did
>notice that it got numb when I sat for very long. Should I be
>concerned? When would a blood clot normally form after surgery? Is there
>anything I should specificially look for?
>
>Thanks.

You should see a Dr.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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