How to check for a blood clot in your leg

A blood clot should be assessed and treated by a medical professional.

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There’s no proven way to treat a blood clot at home with natural remedies.

If you try to dissolve a blood clot at home, it may take longer for you to get proper medical treatment. This can increase your risk of developing a potentially life threatening condition.

Some foods and supplements may help reduce your chance of developing future blood clots, but they shouldn’t be used as substitutes for medical treatment.

Talk with a doctor before making any dietary changes, since some foods and supplements may interact with anticoagulant medications.

• Turmeric. A found that the active ingredient in turmeric called curcumin has anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antioxidant, and anticarcinogenic effects.

  Its use as a complementary therapy for treating blood clots is still being investigated.

• Ginger. The ginger plant contains the chemical salicylate, which is the chemical from which aspirin is made.

  Researchers are still investigating its potential benefit for preventing

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