Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Introduction
Deep vein thrombosis or DVT, is an endovascular disorder which occurs when a blood clot (thrombus), forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body. DVT usually occurs in the legs. Certain medications which affect how the blood clots can cause DVT to develop. DVT can also develop if you don’t move for a long time, usually after a surgery or accident, or when an individual is confined to bed.DVT is potentially dangerous disorder, as blood clots in the veins can break loose, travel through the bloodstream and lodge in the lungs, blocking blood flow causing a complication known as pulmonary embolism.
Symptoms
DVT can occur with no symptoms, but these are the common symptoms that generally occur:
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The pain starts in the calf and can feel like cramping or soreness.
• Red or discoloured skin in the legs.
• A feeling of warmth in the affected leg.
When to See a Doctor?
See a doctor when you or your loved ones experience any of the above listed symptoms. You can find the best vascular and endovascular specialist hospitals in India. There are such hospitals in Gurgaon and Delhi NCR, and in Bihar, there are such hospitals in Patna, and one such hospital in Darbhanga.
Causes
DVT is caused by a blood clot, which in turn can be caused by anything that prevents your blood from circulating or clotting normally. This can be an injury to a vein, surgery, certain medications and limited movement. In addition to that, there are certain risk factors that increase the chances of an individual developing DVT. These include:
• Inheriting a blood clotting disorder that makes the blood clot more easily.
• Prolonged bed rest, such as during a long hospital stay or paralysis.
• Injury or surgery
• Pregnancy, as it can increase the pressure in the pelvis and legs
• Being overweight or obese
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Many factors can increase the risk of these clots, including prolonged bed rest (such as after surgery), sitting for long periods (such as on a plane), use of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, pregnancy, family history of DVT, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain genetic clotting disorders. Compression stockings are also sometimes used in people who have an acute DVT, to prevent a group of symptoms known as post-thrombotic syndrome that includes leg pain and
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Wells, Philip S., Anderson, David R., Rodger, Marc et al (2003). Evaluation of D-Dimer in the Diagnosis of Suspected Deep-Vein Thrombosis. New England Journal of Medicine; 349: 1227-1235.
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