Overview
A condition in which the blood clots form in veins located deep inside the body, usually in the thigh or lower legs. This can cause pain and swelling in the area.
Symptoms
If you’re 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 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
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Causes
– 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
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