Symptoms Of DVT

DVT or Deep vein thrombosis is the condition arises due to the formation of blood clots in the vein that is usually deep inside the body. The synonym of the word thrombosis itself is the forming of a blood clot. This clot is known as the thrombus. This type of clots is mostly seen in the veins present in the legs.

Although DVT is a commonly seen condition, it is considered to be dangerous. This is because of the possibility of the blood clot breaking away and travelling through the bloodstream. When this situation arises, there is a risk of having a block in the blood vessel of the lungs which can be fatal. This condition of blockage is known as pulmonary embolism.

Symptoms of DVT

Some of the blood clots which cause DVT seems to be small and do not exhibit any symptoms. In certain cases the body is able to break down the small clots without leaving any long-term side effects. It is the larger clots that completely or partly block the flow of blood in the vein. This condition is exhibited by the following symptoms.

. Swelling in the leg: As mentioned earlier this condition is mostly seen in the veins present in the leg. Usually a person with DVT may have swelling in the affected leg.

. Tenderness and pain in the leg: The affected leg may feel the tenderness and pain. In some cases, the person suffering from this may even have the difficulty to stand up on the legs with the whole body weight on the affected leg. Tenderness in the calf region is a very common, but important symptom of DVT.

. Redness in the skin: Any change in the color of the skin like redness can suspected of DVT. Sometimes, a discoloration in the skin with a blue color is also seen as a symptom of DVT.

. High temperature on the skin when touched: The affected may feel hot or warm on the skin when someone touches. This symptom is also commonly seen.

. Discomfort in moving the leg upward: This is sometimes seen when trying to pull the leg upward. You may feel some kind of difficulty in raising the leg in the upward movement. When the DVT is in the top region of the leg, then the superficial veins would become visible on the areas like thighs, hip and lower abdomen.

The above are only some of the symptoms of DVT that are noticed in certain cases. It has been studied that only about 40-50% of individuals suffering from DVT may show the symptoms of DVT. In the rest of the cases, this condition goes unrecognized. Also the symptoms of DVT may vary in their intensity depending very much on the severity of the DVT in the person.

If any of the symptoms of DVT are observed, then it becomes necessary to consult a doctor. Although DVT may not pose any further risk, it should be diagnosed well in order to keep away from the associated complications. These complications may include pulmonary embolism, post thrombotic syndrome, limb ischaemia, etc.