Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms

By dr.. martin, 10faq health team

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a potentially serious condition where a blood clot forms within a vein located deep within the body. These blood clots usually form in the lower parts of the body, typically in the legs, but it is also possible that they may form in other areas of the body as well. Early diagnosis and professional medical attention is important if you suspect Deep Vein Thrombosis. If left undiagnosed and untreated, Deep Vein Thrombosis may potentially lead to lethal health complications. DVT can become very serious if it travels to the lungs, which is why it is extremely important to treat it as early as possible.

Deep Vein Thrombosis most commonly forms in people who are over the age of 50. Deep Vein Thrombosis is a very serious medical condition and you should contact your doctor right away if you suspect that you are experiencing symptoms of DVT. Below, our health team has created a list of common Deep Vein Thrombosis symptoms that we hope you will find easy to understand and informative. Keep in mind that different people experience different symptoms and the symptoms of DVT are not always that obvious.

Identifying and responding to possible Deep Vein Thrombosis symptoms is the best way to get ahead of DVT. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the symptoms below.

Symptom #1: Swelling In The Legs, Feet, Ankles or Groin

Swelling caused by Deep Vein Thrombosis most commonly occurs in the lower parts of the body like the calves, feet, ankles, legs and groin. Less commonly, DVT can also create swelling in the upper parts of the body including the chest and the arms.

Swelling is usually the first symptom noticed by a patient suffering from DVT. Nevertheless, it is nonspecific and you should know that many other conditions can cause swelling of your lower limbs too.