Diseases
deep vein thrombosis
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Overview
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm.
Symptoms
- leg swelling
- leg pain, cramping or soreness that often starts in the calf
- change in skin color on the leg — such as red or purple, depending on the color
- a feeling of warmth on the affected leg
Causes
- the main causes of deep vein thrombosis (dvt) are damage to a vein from surgery or inflammation and damage due to infection or injury.
Risk factors
- age. being older than 60 increases the risk of dvt
- lack of movement
- birth control pills (oral contraceptives) or hormone replacement therapy.
Diagnosis
- d-dimer blood test.
- duplex ultrasound.
- venography.
- magnetic resonance imaging (mri) scan.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is deep vein thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm.
What are the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis?
leg swelling, leg pain, cramping or soreness that often starts in the calf, change in skin color on the leg — such as red or purple, depending on the color, a feeling of warmth on the affected leg
What causes deep vein thrombosis?
the main causes of deep vein thrombosis (dvt) are damage to a vein from surgery or inflammation and damage due to infection or injury.
Which medicines are used for deep vein thrombosis?
apixaban, dabigatran etexilate, dalteparin, edoxaban, enoxaparin, fondaparinux, heparin, rivaroxaban, streptokinase, tinzaparin, urokinase, warfarin
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