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Is this clots in legs?
Sir my patient diabetic 70yr old , was discharged from covid pneumonia treatment (11/25 hrct) a month ago. His Di dimer is elevated 1.06 and CRP is in range 2.02 . I have noticed there is some kind of buldge in his legs. He presently taking only amoldipine, insulin and multivitamin with no blood thinners. Is he having these clots? Kindly guide.
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The swelling seem like varicosities in the veins. Consult a Vascular surgeon for diagnosis and management
Next Steps
-Veinous colour Doppler of both Lower limbs
-Vascular Surgeon Consultation
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This is a case of varicose veins.
If left untreated, varicose veins might lead to blood clots in future- known as deep vein thrombosis.
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Consult a vascular or general surgeon.
Till then, keep the legs elevated over pillows while lying down and over a footstool while sitting. Do not let the legs hang for long periods of time.
Avoid standing and walking for long periods.
Apply appropriate sized compression stockings.
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This is varicose vein . Which can be due to venous insufficiency.
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These are unlikely to be blood clots
They appear to be dilated veins (varicose veins)
Adv. Doppler studies of the blood vessels of both lower limbs.
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Get bilateral lower limb venous and arterial doppler
Consult your treating physician
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