Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Blood Clots in Legs Lead to DVT
Varicose veins, which often appear as enlarged, visible veins near the surface of the skin, may signal potential serious health issues such as dangerous blood clots.
Blood clots in legs, vein thrombosis : Many people with varicose veins experience pain, swelling, heaviness, and fatigue in the legs. In many cases, the leg veins may become inflamed and painful – a condition known as superficial phlebitis. Sometimes phlebitis can be associated with superficial vein thrombosis, which is often also accompanied by blood clots in the deep leg veins. There are approximately 600,000 new cases of blood clots occur in deep leg veins diagnosed in the US each year. These blood clots can be extremely life-threatening if the clot breaks off, travels to, and lodges in the lung.
Treatments
Improve blood flow and the pressure from the stockings helps to stop blood from pooling and clotting.
These drugs will decrease your blood from clotting and reduce your risk of developing more clots.
Is a small metal device that can stop blood clots in your veins from moving. This could prevent pulmonary embolism.
Given the potentially serious health risks associated with some varicose veins, people experiencing swollen muscles, pain, discomfort, discoloration of skin and painful veins should seek a professional consultation with a physician that specializes in deep varicose vein treatment. Our physician is specially trained to diagnose and treat vein disorders and can help people avoid more serious complications. Schedule an appointment with our vein specialist.