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Q:
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Answered by
Garth Rosenberg M.D.
on February 20, 2002
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms within deep-lying veins, this most often occurs in the legs. If the clot breaks lose, it can travel through the bloodstream, blocking arteries in the lung, causing permanent damage or death.
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Q:
What causes Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Answered by
Garth Rosenberg M.D.
on February 20, 2002
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DVT most often occurs when blood moves through deep veins at a slower rate than normal and when there are factors that make the blood more likely to clot. In instances such as a long plane flight or patients who are bedridden, the blood moves slower. Injury, major illness, and some medication also increase the tendency for blood to clot.
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Q:
What are the symptoms of DVT?
Answered by
Steven Elias M.D.
on February 20, 2002
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Many people with DVT do not have any symptoms until a clot blocks a major vein. When DVT blocks blood flow some of the symptoms include: swelling, redness, pain in the legs, night leg cramps, discoloration of the skin on the leg or toes.
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