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Do blood clots go away on their own?
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When will my clot and pain go away? is a question commonly asked following diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). Blood-thinners themselves do not dissolve the clot. ... This is not a clot that can break off, but rather scar tissue within the blood vessel.
How long does it take for the body to dissolve a blood clot?
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Treatment is typically for 3-6 months, although blood thinners may be continued for life if you have a clotting disorder that increases your risk of another clot. After seven days, your clot is unlikely to have completely resolved. The total time this will take depends on the size of the clot.