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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.
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Apply ice packs covered in cloth
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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.
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Apply ice packs and ensure proper stretch post workout
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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
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Consult a healthcare professional to evaluate the clots and rule out any underlying conditions.
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Stay hydrated, take regular breaks during workouts, and consider incorporating light stretching or walking to improve circulation.
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Visit a sports physiotherapist and get his direct advice . Don't waste time in online
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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.
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Give ice compression for not more then 10 min. to the affected area (Do not 🚫 use Heat)
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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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This could be bruises. Ensure that you do exercises based on your body's threshold level.
Dehydration might cause this issue.
Do proper warm up and cool down exercises.
You can give ice packs for 10 mins twice a day.
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There are just bruises, nothing to worry about.
avoid intense exercisea, apply cold pack twice a day.
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Hey there! Do not do excessive physical training. There is no point in doing anything excessively. Apply ice pack. Remember to do warm ups before any training sessions and also cool down after training.
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi.These are bruises don't worry but before you start your regular exercise you have to do some other exercise also.
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To take care of your regular posture.
Ice compression or Thrombophob gel.
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plantar flexion and dorsiflexion exercise.
Calf muscle stretching.
Hamstring stretching.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
These r bruises. Take care not to overdo exercises. Apply some ice on bruises n relax
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