Doctor, few weeks back i had severe pain near the calf muscles. when i showed to vascular surgeon he told there is blood clot in the veins. then he suggested me to get get doppler scanning for DVT . after prescribing acetrom tab 4mg for a week, then he told be to go for PT/INR test, the result was Prothrombin time - pt test 10.1 secs     control  13.5   inr 1.38. now he has increased the dosage of acetrom tab to 5mg.  what does it mean ?  is it temporary treatment or  should i  take it for life long.. pl clarify my doubts ... i am scared pl help me.... now there is no clot or pain except in one position i can feel the small lump  in the leg where no pain... pl help
Welcome to Chat Doctor. My dear friend as per your given detail I suggest you to follow your doctor. He is correct. He is increasing dose to put your PT/INR level between 2 and 3. This level is safe to prevent any serious complication like stroke (if thrombus reach to brain) or others complications also. This treatment is for long time. Your doctor will follow your PT/INR and DOPPLER. No need to scared because it is curable. Only thing you should know is keep patience and follow your doctor strictly. Thanx for query.