Is it possible to get DVT in the thigh rather than the calf?
I have a strange lump at the top of my thigh. It is hard and tender. At first I thought it could be a spider bite, but I'm thinking it can't be and might be DVT (now that I've looked that up ).
I haven't flown recently and not on any medications.
I am overweight but I do get some exercise.
Thanks.
2007-05-04 22:07:59 · 2 answers · asked by cookiecat 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Thank you both for replying.
2007-05-06 22:55:30 · update #1
It is possible to get a DVT in the thigh.
What you are describing does not actually sound like a DVT, but if you are very worried you should get your doctor to check it out. Clinical detection of DVT's is very poor and so either a blood test (to detect the amount of clot you have) or an ultrasound is often the best way to exclude a DVT
2007-05-04 22:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A strange lump on your thigh, could be caused by various things. DVT is not very probable. Could be:
--heamatoma (bleed underneath the skin),
--Inflamation due to insect/spider bite
--arterial aneurism
--Infective Cyst
--Muscle Cancer
--Lymph Tumour
Get checked out by someone that can actually help you, see a doctor.
2007-05-11 23:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by jjollyday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋