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PPT - What Are The Symptoms Of DVT Blood Clots

The blood clot forming in the arms or legs is pretty serious as it can travel to your heart. You are more likely in getting DVT if you haven't moved for a long time, say after surgery. You are sure to seek help from a doctor if you see any of these symptoms:

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PPT - What Are The Symptoms Of DVT Blood Clots

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  1. Milner Vein & Vascular Dr. Milner

  2. What Are The Symptoms Of DVT Blood Clots? Ever got yourself a cut after shaving? What generally follows is that the blood clot patch is saving the day. Blood clots stop the bleeding but if it remains unattended or doesn't break up on its own, then it can lead to serious medical conditions that ought to be looked after. You can get blood clots in any part of the body, maybe even in the blood vessels. These usually go for affecting the leg if they remain for a long period. If you are getting warning signs of DVT Lithonia, looking for quick medical help in the need of the hour. This keeps you out of the danger zone as much as possible.  Deep Vein Thrombosis is the condition when a blood clot starts forming in the vein located inside the body. A blood clot is a clump of blood-forming dark and turning into a solid-state. It typically forms in the lower leg or thighs but can occur in other parts of the body as well. 

  3. The blood clot forming in the arms or legs is pretty serious as it can travel to your heart. You are more likely in getting DVT if you haven't moved for a long time, say after surgery. You are sure to seek help from a doctor if you see any of these symptoms: • 1. Swelling happens right in the legs and hands where the blood clot forms making your entire legs puffed up causing pain when you are walking.  • 2. There can be a change in the color of your legs or arms where you can see red or blue tinge and these areas getting itchy or remaining warm most of the time.  • 3. If the clot worsens, then there can be sore or pain in your legs, sometimes the pain becomes unbearable. There can be a dull ache or severe pain. • 4. Sometimes the clot might get removed from the leg and move to the lungs and if that happens, then you can experience trouble breathing. Chances are that you might get a very bad cough or even cough blood.  Symptoms of DVT

  4. 5. If the clot is in the lower leg, then you can feel cramps in your lower leg when you are walking.  • People having upper extremity DVT might not experience these symptoms but still, there can be mild symptoms like: • Should and neck pain • Swelling may be in the hand or arm • Pain moving from arm to forearm • The skin color becoming blue-tinted • The sudden feeling of weakness in the hands Venous Insufficiency Snellville can be found out but you have to give attention to all the symptoms that your body is showing you. 

  5. Causes of DVT • Injury cases • DVT blood clots may happen when there is damage to the blood vessel's walls blocking blood from flowing. This leads to the causing of the blood clot.  • Inactivity • If you continuously sit for long periods, then you are most likely to have DVT as the blood gets collected in your legs forming clotting. If you are not able to move for a long time, blood flow in the legs becomes slower.  • After surgery • Most of the time, blood vessels get damaged after surgery. Bed rest means you are not able to move at all so, after surgery, the risk for DVT increases.  • DVT Surgery • There are many incidents when your doctor might tell you to remove the blood clot from your leg or arm. For the procedure of surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the blood vessels and locates the blood clot and removes it. Then they repair the tissues and vessels. Sometimes, a small inflating balloon can be used for keeping the blood vessel open while removing the clot. After removing the clot, the balloon is also removed. Doctors try this method only in severe risks. 

  6. Risk factors with DVT • Ankle Brachial Index Snellville happens mostly to people over 50 years and certain conditions lead to altering the movement of blood from veins, raising the risk of a clot developing. Some risks are: • Having a history of DVT in the family • Obesity leads to putting pressure on legs and arms making it difficult to walk • Injury damaging the blood vessels and the veins • Taking birth control pills • Heavy smoking • Staying seated for long periods in cars or planes • Most conditions increase the risk of blood clots. Heart failures also act as causes of blood clots in the body. DVT is a risk associated majorly with surgery. You can prevent it if you try changing your lifestyle and keep moving your hands and legs frequently. Stretch your legs for a good flow of blood.  • Conclusion • DTV is a serious condition but even this can be kept under control. A vegetarian diet is best in the cases. Talk to your doctor and know of all the prevention steps. 

  7. Contact Us: Business Name: Milner Vein & Vascular Dr. Timothy Milner Country: United States Address: 5700 HillandaleDr.Suite 120 Lithonia City: Lithonia State: Georgia Postal Code: GA 30058 Phone No: 678-580-1149 Email: milnervein@gmail.com Website: https://milnerveinandvascular.com/ Source Link

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