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Tips to Detect Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- 7:50, 6th September 2018
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- Deep Vein Thrombosis
Tips to Detect Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Multiple things can lead to pain and swelling in your legs. But, if there is a blood clot in your leg, the result can be dangerous. Like many other health problems, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when there is a thrombus (blood clot) in a deep vein in your body.
Your risk for DVT is higher if you are overweight, 60 years of age, sit for a long time or you smoke. Women who are pregnant, take birth control pills or just gave birth are also at a potential risk. Sometimes it comes with no symptoms at all, thus it is important to detect its early signs.
Stay alert if you notice these symptoms:
? Red, swollen, tender or hard veins when you see it
? Discolored or red skin on your leg
? Tenderness or pain in both legs when you walk or stand
? Chest tightness and sharp pain in the chest are also common
? Producing blood during sudden coughing
? An ache in back, jaw, arm or shoulder
? Lack of breath or rapid breathing
? Faster rate of heartbeat
? Pain while you breath
The symptoms may appear suddenly, hence you should keep a check on the symptoms and seek immediate help from a physician. The condition becomes severe if the blood clot breaks free. It travels to your lungs, resulting in pulmonary embolism. Like DVT, it, too may not cause any symptoms.
To lower your chances of DVT, you can opt for simple exercises. If you are sitting for a long time, try exercising your lower legs muscles. The more active you are, lesser the chances of getting DVT. A quick diagnosis and proper care can prevent its complications to a greater extent.
For more information, have a chat with the experts at Curedit.
