If you have cramping in your lower leg, it could be deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as a blood clot. DVT needs urgent medical attention because it could lead to life-threatening complications if untreated.
Fortunately, not all leg pain is due to DVT. So, how can you tell? If you’re wondering if you have DVT in your leg, this quiz is for you.
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Mandy Armitage, MDMandy Armitage, MD, has combined clinical medicine with her passion for education and content development for many years. She served as medical director for the health technology companies HealthLoop (now Get Well) and Doximity.
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Karla Robinson, MDKarla Robinson, MD, is a medical editor for GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified family physician with almost 20 years of experience in health through varied clinical, administrative, and educational roles.
