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Have you or anyone you know had DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)?


Please give some details on your symptoms and treatment.

NOTE: for anyone wanting to visit the DVT site:
http://www.dvt.net/

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is clotting of blood in a deep vein of an extremity (usually calf or thigh) or the pelvis. DVT is the primary cause of pulmonary embolism. DVT results from conditions that impair venous return, lead to endothelial injury or dysfunction, or cause hypercoagulability. DVT may be asymptomatic or cause pain and swelling in an extremity. Diagnosis is by history, physical examination, and duplex ultrasonography, with d-dimer or other testing as necessary. Treatment is with anticoagulants. Prognosis is generally good with prompt, adequate treatment; common long-term complications include venous insufficiency with or without postphlebitic syndrome.
Symptoms of Deep venous thrombosis:-
* leg pain in one leg only
* leg tenderness in one leg only
* swelling (edema) of only one leg
* increased warmth of one leg
* changes in skin color of one leg, redness.
Please see the web pages for more details on Deep venous thrombosis.

Luckily I haven't... yet. I'm at very high risk for it and other clotting disorders. Every time I get cramps in my legs I start getting paranoid. My doctor is always measuring my calves to see if they are the same size. Good luck finding your answers.

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