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Answered by Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma

Could a slightly high D-dimer mean early DVT?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The probable cause for the pain you are experiencing can be a long journey by flight. Since you are still having some pain and discomfort in the legs and the posterior aspect of the thighs, I would suggest you consult a general surgeon. Other than the said blood tests, I would also suggest you get a venous Doppler test done to check for DVT (deep vein thrombosis).

February 20, 2026

Why is there bleeding in stool 28 days post-surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Minimal bleeding after a recent piles operation is not very uncommon. It is very important to keep your stools soft. Please take good amounts of fruits, vegetables, and fluids to keep the motion soft. If required, you may also take medication as per the doctor's advice.

December 20, 2025

Is a rise in PSA and pelvic pain a sign of urinary issues?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history suggests that you have a chronic mild to moderate inflammation of the pelvic organs, most probably the urinary bladder. The possibility of a chronic epididymo-orchitis also has to be ruled out. Please do get the following investigations: CBC (complete blood count). ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate).

December 12, 2025

Why has my foot injury not healed post accident?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The fact that your injury is over five months old, yet to heal, suggests two possibilities. Either there is a foreign body as a small stone, metal piece and the like, which will prevent healing. The other possibility is that there is a bone infection under the ulcer.

December 6, 2023

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