Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you have certain medical conditions that affect how your blood clots. It can also happen if you don't move for a long time, such as after surgery or an accident, or when you're confined to bed.
2. Introduction
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot
(thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your
body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can
develop if you have certain medical conditions that affect
how your blood clots. It can also happen if you don't move
for a long time, such as after surgery or an accident, or
when you're confined to bed.
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3. DVT
Symptoms
Swelling
Swelling in your foot, ankle, or leg,
usually on one side.
Pain
Cramping pain in your affected leg that
usually begins in your calf.
Warmth to the touch
An area of skin that feels warmer than the
skin on the surrounding areas.
Redness of the leg or arm
Skin over the affected area turning pale
or a reddish or bluish color
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4. Risk
Factors
Prolonged sitting or immobility
Recent Surgery
Pregnancy or recent childbirth
Heart Attack or Heart Failure
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Recent trauma to the lower body
Obesity
Rare genetic conditions that
affect blood clotting factors
Heart Attack or Heart Failure
5. DVT
Preventions
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Avoid Sitting Still
If you have had surgery or have been on
bed rest for other reasons, try to get
moving as soon as possible. If you're sitting
for a while, don't cross your legs, which can
hamper blood flow.
Make Lifestyle Changes
Lose weight and quit smoking
Exercise
Regular exercise lowers your risk of blood
clots, which is especially important for people
who sit a lot or travel frequently.
6. DVT
Treatment
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Blood Thinners
Blood Thinners don't break up existing blood
clots, but they can prevent clots from getting
bigger and reduce your risk of developing
more clots.
Compressions Stockings
Compressions Stocking pressure helps
reduce the chances that your blood will
pool and clot.
Filters
If you can't take medicines to thin your blood, you
might have a filter inserted into a large vein — the
vena cava — in your abdomen. A vena cava filter
prevents clots that break loose from lodging in your
lungs.
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