DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) is a condition whereby a blood clot forms in a deep vein. Affecting mostly the veins in the lower legs and thigh, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) causes the formation of a clot in the bigger veins located in these areas. Deep vein thrombosis can cause circulation interference and could possibly detach itself and travel up through the blood stream.
Deep vein thrombosis can be serious, because if it does in fact embolize, it can can lodge itself in the brain, heart, lungs or other areas of the body causing severe damages to specific organs. Symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include: leg pain or leg tenderness in one leg only, edema or increased warmth in only one leg or changes in skin color of only one leg.
Deep vein thrombosis can be detected through various medical diagnostics and can be treated relatively quickly and without difficulty, if treatment is sought immediately. Though deep vein thrombosis occurs in older persons, it can happen to just about anyone in any age group. One of the best preventative measures is to mimize immobilization of the legs - e.g.: long travel trips, etc.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis