Specific conditions that might have symptoms similar to deep vein thrombosis include:
- Problems related to the heart and circulatory system. Examples include:
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Problems that affect the legs, such as:
- A pulled muscle.
- A ruptured Baker's cyst.
- Cellulitis.
- Lymphedema.
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Other diseases and conditions, such as:
- Liver disease.
- Thyroid disease.
- Kidney disease.
- Malnutrition.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Last Updated | January 15, 2008 |
Author:Robin Parks, MS
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Last Updated: 01/15/2008
