Could I have Blood Clot at the age of 23?!


Question: Could I have Blood Clot at the age of 23.?
Since Saturday, I've had intense pain in my left leg. Yesterday (Sunday) I got out of the car after a 15 minute ride and couldn't even walk. I'm a server so I had to spend all evening on my feet. After my shift, my leg was swollen and sore. When I took my pants off, I could see the veins in my legs. It almost looked like bruising! I have some tingling in my toes too. I'm only 23. Could this even be a blood clot.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
There are two things to think about when considering your risk: the risk of having a venous thrombosis (a blood clot) and the risk of having thrombophilia (a predisposition for blood clotting).Symptoms may include leg pain in one leg only, tenderness in one leg only, swelling of one leg only, or increased warmth or changes in skin color of one leg only. The doctor usually will order a Doppler ultrasound exam of the leg to try to visualize the vessels and see the clot.

Could I have Blood Clot at the age of 23.?
Everyone is at risk for having a blood clot during their lifetime. The question is, how high is the risk for you at this time.? Venous thrombosis isusually caused by a combination of factors.
1: Your Age-Related Risks
2: Your Family and Medical History
3: Your Lifestyle and Triggering Events
4: Your Genetic Risks


Finding out more whether you have an inherited thrombophilia and learning about other risk factors can help you determine your risk for venous thrombosis. Once you know your risk, you can make appropriate decisions about health care and lifestyle.

A family history of blood clots in the veins.?
A known inherited thrombophilia mutation

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