Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Whenever an issue that involves blood circulation becomes present, you must seek out treatment right away. When the body becomes starved of vital nutrients that the blood carries, severe damage can take place. Deep vein thrombosis is one of these conditions. Our team at New York Medicine Doctors is well versed in this area and can offer you the treatment needed to correct this problem.

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep vein thrombosis is a condition where a blot clot forms in a vein deep inside your body. It typically takes place in your thigh or lower leg. However, deep vein thrombosis can affect any part of your body.  

What Symptoms Point To This?

Blood clots need to be treated right away to avoid serious medical complications taking place. That is why it is essential to seek out treatment for deep vein thrombosis the minute you begin to expect it. Our team would like to point out the signs you should be looking for to help with this. Symptoms that point towards the development of deep vein thrombosis include:

• Unexplained swelling in your foot, ankle, or leg.
• Cramping in the affected leg.
• Severe and unexplained pain in the foot or ankle.
• Skin in the affected area turning blue or purple.

Please note that there can also be no symptoms to alert you of DVT.

Treatment Options

Although deep vein thrombosis is a severe condition, it is also very treatable when found right away. There are a variety of options that will allow us to do this. Below are just a few that may be implemented depending on the severity of your condition:

• Blood-thinning medication.
• Thrombolytic drugs to break up the clot.
• Compression stocking.
• Vein filters.
• In extreme cases, surgery.