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Bookmark or Share- Factor V Leiden - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSymptoms. The factor V Leiden mutation does not itself cause any symptoms. Since factor V Leiden is a risk for developing blood clots in the leg or lungs, the first indication that you have the disorder may be the development of an abnormal blood clot. Some clots do no damage and disappear on their own. Others can be life-threatening.
- Dilation and curettage (D&C) - Mayo ClinicDilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Health care professionals perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion. In a dilation and curettage, small instruments or a ...
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicDiagnosis. To diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT), your health care provider will do a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms. The provider will check the legs for swelling, tenderness or changes in skin color. The tests you have depend on whether your provider thinks you are at a low or a high risk of DVT.
- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.? - Mayo ClinicA doctor of medicine, also known as an M.D., graduates from a traditional medical school. A major difference between D.O.s and M.D.s is that some doctors of osteopathic medicine use manual medicine as part of treatment. Manual medicine can include hands-on work on joints and tissues and massage. After medical school, both kinds of doctors must ...
- Pulmonary embolism - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicTreatment. Treatment of a pulmonary embolism focuses on keeping the blood clot from getting bigger and preventing new clots from forming. Prompt treatment is essential to prevent serious complications or death. Treatment can include medicines, surgery and other procedures, and ongoing care.
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