How Do You Diagnose Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis, also referred to as DVT, is a condition of the blood where a blood clot forms within the vein. Clots are able to form in the vein when the blood thickens and clumps together. Commonly, deep vein thrombosis is found in veins of the legs, but can also be found in other veins within the circulatory system. Complications from a deep vein thrombosis can occur when a piece of the blood clot breaks off and travels through the body. When this occurs, the clot is known as an embolus and can travel to lungs and other body organs, which can be life threatening when not diagnosed and treated. This is why it is important to have a potential deep vein thrombosis diagnosed. Seek medical attention when deep vein thrombosis symptoms appear. The symptoms include: pain and tenderness in the leg, edema (swelling), the leg feels abnormally warm to touch and when redness or changes in the leg color appear. Give an accurate medical history to the doctor. The doctor will ask about medica
