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Blood clots in legs
Whenever I workout excessively, I get blood clots in legs ( attached picture ). They don't pain, but clots are there. Is there anything to worry about?
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Better to consult a physician to rule out disorders of clotting. It could be a focal injury resulting in bleeding under the skin.
Next Steps
Apply ice packs covered in cloth
Health Tips
Avoid strenuous activity, if the spots get larger in size or if it becomes painful, please escalate care
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This is very common and need not to worry. Some people have sensitive skin which shows bruising on any strenuous activities.
To rule out any other concerns, Kindly get a CBC and PT-INR to rule out blood clotting issues.
Next Steps
Apply ice packs and ensure proper stretch post workout
Health Tips
Take an online consultation if further concerns
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Blood clots in the legs, especially after intense workouts may have various reasons but also it may indicate a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). While they may not be painful, it's important to address them as they can lead to serious complications
Next Steps
Consult a healthcare professional to evaluate the clots and rule out any underlying conditions.
Health Tips
Stay hydrated, take regular breaks during workouts, and consider incorporating light stretching or walking to improve circulation.
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Are you on iron supplements?
Any other associated diseases?
One reason could be the iron supplements or you might be doing over exertion, pushing yourself beyond threshold limit might be the reason.
Next Steps
Give ice compression for not more then 10 min. to the affected area (Do not 🚫 use Heat)
Health Tips
Go for warm ups and cool down
proper streching of the affected areas
if doing resistance training then in set of three. gradually increase resistance (for more detail you can book my consultation appointment)
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Hi.These are bruises don't worry but before you start your regular exercise you have to do some other exercise also.
Next Steps
To take care of your regular posture.
Ice compression or Thrombophob gel.
Health Tips
plantar flexion and dorsiflexion exercise.
Calf muscle stretching.
Hamstring stretching.
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