Question 1

what causes a renal vein thrombosis?

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Predisposition: Spontaneous thrombosis of a non peripheral vien suggests a possibility of underlying predisposition for clotting . Evaluation of protein c, protein s activities, d dimer, factor x and cardolipin and phosphlpid antibodies should be evaluated. All to say  a fell hemotolaogic workup is necessary. If these abnormaitie exist consider smoking birthcontrol cancer  as underlying triggers.

Question 2

is renal vein thrombosis painful?

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No: Renal vein thrombosis is usually painless.

Question 3

can renal vein thrombosis be cured?

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RVT: It all depends upon the cause.  If the cause is cancer then successful treatment of the cancer should "cure" the rvt.  If the cause is a disease in the kidney (eg. Most notably a disease called mebranous glomerulopathy) then it is not likely that there will be a "cure" since this form of kidney disease has no known "cure".  Anticoagulation can help to prevent worsening of the problem.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: renal vein thrombosis?

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Blot clot: Renal vein thrombosis means that a blood clot has formed in your renal vein, which is the blood vessel that returns blood from your kidney to you heart.

Question 5

do people with renal vein thrombosis have a lot of pain?

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RVT: The presentation of renal vein thrombosis (rvt) is variable, and patients may be asymptomatic. When rvt occurs as a result of malignancy, the signs of the renal malignancy (eg, bloody urine, weight loss) predominate.  The more common chronic form of rvt is generally has no symptoms.  The less frequent acute form usually occurs in younger patients, with flank pain and visible blood in the urine, wh.

Question 6

what's the best treatment to get rid of renal vein thrombosis?

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Warfarin: The medicine would be warfarin, which is a blood thinner. Underlying reason for the thrombosis if known should be treated, and if not known, try to find out.

Question 7

what causes a deep vein thrombosis?

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Many factors: Patients with a hereditary condition, called venous insufficiency have a valvular condition that allows blood to pool while standing or sitting, decreased return to heart when not lying down. Can lead to inflammation due to decreased blood flow through the vein, damage to vein and blood clotting.  Other factors blood clotting disorder, malignancy, recent surgery, hx dvt, pregnancy, hrt, infection.

Question 8

what can cause a deep vein thrombosis?

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Many things: Risk factors for deep vein thrombosis are numerous. One of the  most common is immobility. This can be caused by other medical problems, surgery, or other issues. Certain surgeries are higher risk than others. For example, orthopedic and bariatric surgery. Traveling long distances in cars or airplanes are another cause of immobility. Underlying malignancy or hypercoag state can also cause dvt.

Question 9

can a foreign object pressing against a vein cause a deep vein thrombosis?

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Yes: Compression of a vein for long periods of time with decrease in venous blood flow can lead to thrombosis.  Example, compression of the deep veins of the upper arm as they pass over the ribs into the chest can lead to thrombosis.  Patients with an extra cervical rib have a narrow passage for the veins to enter the chest.  Overhead work, like  hanging wall paper can compress the vein against the rib.

Question 10

what can cause the disease deep vein thrombosis (dvt)?

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Many factors contrib: Dvt can be multifactorial, but there is usually some combination of factors: dehydration, stasis of the blood in the legs, family associated hereditary disease (thrombophilia), injuries, inactivity, long flights without activity, obesity amongst other predisposing factors.  Certain surgical procedures can also predispose a person to DVT as well.  Best to speak to your physician if concerned.

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