How fast can a dvt in the calf area travel to the heart if broken off or small enough to travel?
828305
Once formed, it can break off at any time...it's only a matter of moments for it to travel to the heart or lungs.  She did the right thing by going to the hospital.
558603
could be, you probably need to have it checked by your doctor to be sure. There are several possibilities. It may be something as simple as a bruise you did not realize you sustained or it could be a deep vein thrombosis or other serious problem. Cant diagnose it without seeing it, sorry!
776244
The bone takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal.  The best way to stop the pain is to stop moving your leg (sorry, I know that's not what you want to hear).  Is your leg in a cast?  Make sure you elevate your leg above your heart (1-2 pillows is fine) to decrease swelling.  The more you try to move around now, the more swelling you're going to have and the more pain you're going to have.  Take it easy with anti-inflammatories (i.e. Advil, Aleve, etc) because they can slow down the healing process, which would be counterproductive.
281313
Thee's two jugular veins - the internal and external.  They're one of the main veins in the body and carry deoxygentaed blood from the brain back to the heart.  If you cut the JV you would die within minutes unless it was done under controlled circumstances (in an operating room for example) or unless you received immediate medical attention.
583313
The fatality happens when part of the clot breaks away and causes a blockage. Keep to your medical advice.
395359
oxygen molecule in lungs diffuses into the blood stream return to the heart via the pulmonary vein (the only vein to carry oxygenated blood) into the left atrium, left ventricle, through the aortic semilunar valve, through the ascending aorta, arch of the aorta, descending aorta, common illiac artery, external illiac artery, femoral artery... from there it  depends where in the hind leg... by the way these are human names, I don't know how many would be different for animals... my comparative anatomy teacher used to make us do these kinds of questions all the time ;-)
785543
It could be a blood clot - an extreme case of Cellular thrombosis where the superficial veins are swollen blocking the circulation of blood to and from the lower parts of the leg partially. Need to wear either a crepe bandage or a surgical stocking and consult a doctor who will surely suggest a ultrasound sonography test to determine the exact location of the clot.
514250
Hi..The main function of this vein is to carry bad/used/deoxygenated blood from the superficial veins of UR legs to the Deep veins so that it can be easily pumped towards Ur heart, each  time UR calf muscles contract..In fact thats why calfs are also called 2nd heart..Dear I can understand the pain U must be having..My advice to U is to avoid smoking, brisk walking daily, Try to put compression bandage(coz more pressure on calf means more of bad blood going towards heart easily)..Now U are  surprised as why U get hot flushes..Its so coz bad blood gets stagnant for longer in these veins(sort of pipes), which are partially blocked..I'm sure that U must be experiencing this more whenever U do hard work, more often at evening or night..NOw last part as why UR doc said that this happens normally in 2-5%..He was right in saying so..Well it is present in a common man also sometimes and when it doesn't cause any problem with them , then that time it is said that these aberrant veins(which should ideally be absent)are normal..Got it..I know lengthy answer but complete..Take care..:-)
819414
It can be broken and swollen, but you can walk on it.\nBut if it is, and you happen to turn/sit/stand/step wrong, it could come right out through the skin and become much more serious.\nInfection, bleeding to death, amputation, do these sound good?\nIf in doubt, go see the Doctor!
1020285
The symptoms that your are describing sound a lot like DVT, or deep vein thromboembolism. More commonly known as a blood clot. When a blood clot forms, especially in the legs, they can be painful, and get swollen. The area where the clot forms usually is tender, red, and warm, although not always. DVT's are pretty easily treated, but you will need to be diagnosed before treatment can begin. Although, the clot may appear to be just a bother, a clot that has gone untreated can dislodge and travel to other parts of the body such as the heart, the lungs, or the brain. This would be bad since these organs rely on adequate blood supply in order to keep the body alive.
248267
You may have meant "DVT scanning."  DVT means deep vein thrombosis, or clots in the legs.  As stated above, it is detected with a special ultrasound.
993957
ABSOLUTLY NOT. What is wrong with you guys? He is in a very dangerous situation. If it's not treated, the infection will likely become septic ( poison his bloodstream, if it hasn't already). This is an infection, more dangerous than many. If the infection gets to his heart, he could very easily die, and without immediate treatment, he will. I've seen this tragedy two times in the ER. GO NOW, not later, or tomorrow. This is a job for an oral surgeon.\n\n\nGrizz
14763
It doesn't sound good, I'd take yourself to the dr asap, large clots are never a good sign.
360844
Wear sports elastic support hose sold by chemist, ( used by sportsmen for ankle and elbow injuries etc etc ) this will also help prevent DVT (deep vein thrombosis ) caused by long haul flights.
283577
Arteries pump blood away from the heart and toward the arms and legs.  Most clots are in the veins, which can break off and move to the heart and then to the lungs.
62777
If it is a cramp, try eating more potassium (bananas, orange juice, strawberries) and drinking more water. Advil is a good quick fix. If you're not very active and this 'came out of nowhere' keep an eye on it, especially if it's in the calf and you have circulation problems,etc. If you have a raised red spot that is hot to the touch, and you're running a fever (without the advil or other meds masking it) you might have a blood clot. See the doctor VERY soon
877549
it is very sore and very bruised when you first have it done but after a couple of days you are mobile again. varicous veins are extremely painful but once the bruising goes its fine although if the reason for the op is more cosmetic than pain relief then i wouldnt have it done as it is fairly painful at first. good luck!