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The professor recommended monitoring these parts of the leg when scanning for symptoms:<\/p>\n
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- Calf<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ankle\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Thigh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
He said: \u201cClassically, DVT presents with a dull aching in the leg, often in the calf and sometimes in the calf and thigh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is often accompanied by swelling of the ankle. In very severe cases, swelling may extend to the thigh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cThere are cases when patients notice swelling but not aching, but this is less common.\u201d<\/p>\n
Professor Whiteley added that this is \u201cparticularly concerning\u201d if one leg is more swollen than the other as general causes of swelling should give the same amount of swelling to both legs.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, he added that patients with varicose veins should be \u201cextra vigilant\u201d when monitoring their legs for a DVT.<\/p>\n
If you spot the red flag signs of blood clots in your legs, \u201cit\u2019s important to seek medical attention\u201d, the expert added.<\/p>\n
The good news is that many emergency units do a blood test called a \u201cD-Dimer\u201d to screen those at risk.<\/p>\n
Professor Whiteley added: \u201cIf you suspect you might have varicose veins, you should seek the advice of a venous specialist to get a formal diagnosis and treatment to reduce your risk of complications and DVT in the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n
- Ankle\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n