Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis

        Deep vein thrombosis is a blood grume which is formed in a vein deep in the body. In most cases it installs in the lower leg. Two types of vein in the leg exists: superficial veins and deep veins. Superficial vein can be easily seen at the surface. Deep veins are placed deep in the leg's muscles. A blood grume in the deep vein thrombosis of the leg is not so dangerous. When a part of blood grume is breaking off, goes to the heart in the pulmonary system and deposits in the lung. The treatment should prevent pulmonary embolism.

Deep vein thrombosis causes

       The blood is supposed to flow, because if the blood stagnates there is a potential for the blood to clot. The blood in veins forms clots that are broken down by the body. If the balance of clot formation is tainted, a large clotting can occur.

        You should see a doctor for medical care when your leg is swelling, you notice redness and you feel pain. These can be signs of a blood clot and you should not ignore them. These factors can due to other causes like cellulitis or infection. But is difficult to put an diagnosis without first see a doctor. If you also feel a pain in the chest or shortness of breath, then you have to be concerned that a pulmonary embolism may be the cause. Seeking for medical care is absolutely necessary.

Deep vein thrombosis detection

       The standard technique through which a deep vein thrombosis may be detected is the ultrasound. The ultrasound specialist is able to figure out if a blood clot is installed, where its location in the leg is, and how big it is. The ultrasound technique better sees the veins above the knee as the veins below the knee.

       Another test is the D-dinner, which can be used as a screening test in determining if a blood clot is installed. This test is usually used as a positive and negative indicator. If the result of D-dinner is negative, this means that no blood clots installed. If the test is positive, this means that a deep vein thrombosis exists.

Deep vein thrombosis complications

       The major complication of deep vein thrombosis is the pulmonary embolism. The symptoms of the pulmonary embolism are pains chest and shortness of breath and this can threaten the patient life. Another complication can be the post-phlebitis syndrome. The leg becomes swollen and very painful, and the skin changes its color.

Deep vein thrombosis treatment

       Anticoagulation is the treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Anticoagulation is preventing further progress of the blood and it is preventing blood from forming an embolus which can go directly in the lung. Surgery is an option in the deep vein thrombosis treatment. The surgery is usually done through placing in the leg an inferior vena cava filter for preventing further clots and forming an embolus that can travel to the lung.

Deep vein thrombosis prevention

       Compression stockings are very much used. For persons who travel, it is necessary to not sit down all the road. They should get up and walk around every couple of hours during the travel. Compression stockings are very useful in preventing future deep thrombosis in patients with a previous past of a clot.