Hi, so about 6 weeks ago (maybe more) I noticed my right leg was 'bigger' than the left. It looked fatter/wider so I started googling, found that it's not normal and eventually got onto DVTs. I didn't read much and thought there had to be pain with a DVT so went on with my life.
I recently started thinking about it again, it's still bigger. There is no pain or tenderness. I can't tell if it's swollen or just bigger, but why would it just be bigger? I measured it and it's around 3cm bigger at the widest point of the calf. That doesn't sound like much when written, but from my POV there is a clear difference in size.
I live a very sedentary lifestyle (sit pretty much constantly, don't work for personal reasons etc) and I'm overweight. I know the obvious answer is to see a doctor but I'm 22, no pain and no other classic signs of DVT. Plus from what I've read, doctors don't just hand out ultrasounds and blood tests (in the UK) unless there are blatant DVT signs or you have a major risk factor.
Basically, what are the chances of it being a DVT? If that was causing the swelling, wouldn't there be pain after 6+ weeks of blockage or wouldn't it have grown bigger?
Would really appreciate any input.
I recently started thinking about it again, it's still bigger. There is no pain or tenderness. I can't tell if it's swollen or just bigger, but why would it just be bigger? I measured it and it's around 3cm bigger at the widest point of the calf. That doesn't sound like much when written, but from my POV there is a clear difference in size.
I live a very sedentary lifestyle (sit pretty much constantly, don't work for personal reasons etc) and I'm overweight. I know the obvious answer is to see a doctor but I'm 22, no pain and no other classic signs of DVT. Plus from what I've read, doctors don't just hand out ultrasounds and blood tests (in the UK) unless there are blatant DVT signs or you have a major risk factor.
Basically, what are the chances of it being a DVT? If that was causing the swelling, wouldn't there be pain after 6+ weeks of blockage or wouldn't it have grown bigger?
Would really appreciate any input.
Chances of this being a DVT?
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