Why am I continuously getting a blood clot in my left leg?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am a 23-year-old female who is 5.9 feet tall and weighs 190 lbs. Several months ago, I was diagnosed with factor II clotting disorder after getting a superficial blood clot in my left leg while on NuvaRing. I stopped the NuvaRing immediately at my doctor's request due to the estrogen.
My blood clot went away within a few weeks, but I got another clot in the same leg and spot about two months later. I went to a different doctor, and she said it is not a big deal, and I do not have to go to the doctor every time I get a blood clot. That clot went away, but now, a month and a half later, I have another clot in the same spot, and it is fairly painful, although not red. It feels very similar to my previous clots.
Should I go to the doctor or just wait for it to go away on its own? I wear compression socks, walk 45 to 60 minutes daily, drink a lot of water, gave up alcohol and caffeine, and take Aspirin daily. Why am I continuously getting a clot in the exact same spot?
Kindly help.
Hello,
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You have recurrent leg vein thrombosis (the formation of a blood clot inside the blood vessel). The cause is genetic, that is, a prothrombin gene mutation. So, the prothrombin thrombosis is the main problem. I suggest you try taking Rivaroxaban or other anticoagulant drugs as a prophylactic drug if recurrent thrombosis is the problem. You should consult a hematologist nearby for examination and discuss your treatment plan.
I hope this helps.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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