Deep vein thrombosis
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Also known as: thromboembolism, DVT, deep vein thrombophlebitisContent medically reviewed byDr. Kabir SethiDM, CardiologyView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Deep vein thrombosis?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?Symptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Many people may not experience the symptoms, especially if in the upper part of the body. The most common symptoms include:Swelling of foot, ankle, or leg, usually on one sideCramping of the affected leg that usually begins in the calfSevere leg painSkin on the affected area is warmer than the skin on surrounding areasBluish, reddish, or pale colored skin over the affected area Swelling of foot, ankle, or leg, usually on one side Cramping of the affected leg that usually begins in the calf Severe leg pain Skin on the affected area is warmer than the skin on surrounding areas Bluish, reddish, or pale colored skin over the affected area DVT is caused by the blood clot in the vein. Blood clot can occur due various reasons such as: An injury that damages the veins Surgeries, especially of the lower limbs Inflammation due to infection Sitting in the same position for long durations without any movements as in case of driving Prolonged bed rest such as during hospital stay or paralysis Risk factors include: Overweight Family history Catheter placed in the vein Hormone therapy or taking contraceptive pills Heavy smoking Pregnancy Hereditary blood clotting disorders Cancers Inflammatory bowel disease Heart failure Take medications as prescribed and in right doses Keep a check on blood pressure Quit smoking Maintain a healthy height to weight ratio Avoid sitting continuously for long duration Move the legs for a while when sitting for long duration Learn to identify warning symptoms of DVT Visit a doctor regularly Discuss any side effects of medications with the doctor Watch out for excessive bleeding Pulmonary embolism: The blood clot travels to an artery of the lung and blocks it Dizziness Sweating Chest pain, which worsen with cough or deep breathing Rapid breathing and heart beat Coughing up blood Skin sores which can lead to infections and/or gangrene
Swelling of foot, ankle, or leg, usually on one side
Cramping of the affected leg that usually begins in the calf
Severe leg pain
Skin on the affected area is warmer than the skin on surrounding areas
Bluish, reddish, or pale colored skin over the affected area
DVT is caused by the blood clot in the vein. Blood clot can occur due various reasons such as:
An injury that damages the veins
Surgeries, especially of the lower limbs
Inflammation due to infection
Sitting in the same position for long durations without any movements as in case of driving
Prolonged bed rest such as during hospital stay or paralysis
Risk factors include:
Overweight
Family history
Catheter placed in the vein
Hormone therapy or taking contraceptive pills
Heavy smoking
Pregnancy
Hereditary blood clotting disorders
Cancers
Inflammatory bowel disease
Heart failure
Take medications as prescribed and in right doses
Keep a check on blood pressure
Quit smoking
Maintain a healthy height to weight ratio
Avoid sitting continuously for long duration
Move the legs for a while when sitting for long duration
Learn to identify warning symptoms of DVT
Visit a doctor regularly
Discuss any side effects of medications with the doctor
Watch out for excessive bleeding
Pulmonary embolism: The blood clot travels to an artery of the lung and blocks it
Dizziness
Sweating
Chest pain, which worsen with cough or deep breathing
Rapid breathing and heart beat
Coughing up blood
Skin sores which can lead to infections and/or gangrene
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