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One swollen calf after a long flight
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-16. It presents "One swollen calf after a long flight" as a Medium Vascular Medicine puzzle. The final answer is Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Answer
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 47-year-old develops one-sided calf swelling after a long flight.
Clue 2
The calf is tender and warmer than the other side.
Clue 3
There is no ankle twist or direct injury in this fictional case.
Clue 4
The concern is a clot forming in a deep leg vein.
Clue 5
A dangerous complication can occur if part of the clot travels to the lungs.
Clue 6
The answer is commonly abbreviated DVT.
Plain-language explanation
Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, often in the leg. Teaching clues include one-sided swelling, pain, warmth, and risk after immobility.