DVT refers to Deep Vein Thrombosis. It is a condition where there is a formation of a blood clot in a vein, which is located deep inside the body.
The clot is formed due to the malfunctioning of a valve in the vein that slows the speed of blood flow.Deep vein thrombosis can get dangerous if not treated on time, as the clot can dislodge itself and travel towards the lungs leading to pulmonary embolism.
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A Blood clot or thrombosis forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can occur without any symptoms.
Leg pain and swelling are commonly seen. Medical conditions and inactivity after going through physical injuries, confinement to the bed are few major causes of DVT.
Blood clots in your veins can break loose, travel through your bloodstream, and lodge in your lungs, blocking blood flow. This condition is called pulmonary embolism.
PE is a very serious condition. It can damage the lungs and other organs in the body and cause death. This makes DVT a serious condition that needs medical attention.
Deep vein thrombosis can form if you have certain medical conditions that affect the way your blood circulates or clots.
Being immobile for a very long time can also cause DVTs, such as after surgery or an accident, or when you're confined to bed.
Symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) might be related to DVT itself or pulmonary embolism (PE). Only about half of the people who have DVT have signs and symptoms.
Some people aren't aware of a deep vein clot until they have signs and symptoms of PE. These signs and symptoms occur in the leg affected by the deep vein clot. They include:
Pulmonary Embolism
Signs and symptoms of PE include:
If DVT is left untreated it can lead to many serious complications that could even be life-threatening. There are two main complications of deep vein thrombosis. These are:
A few measures to prevent deep vein thrombosis are:
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