Question 1

does a dvt happen gradually or suddenly?

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Symptoms are gradual: A deep vein thrombosis happens usually suddenly but the leg pain and swelling that lead to the diagnosis tend to evolve over some hours. The larger the thrombus is the more quickly the symptoms become severe.

Question 2

how can the nurse assess for dvts?

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Doppler Ultrasound: Duplex doppler ultrasound is the method of choice to assess for dvt.  Physical exam is no better than 50% sensitive/specific for the diagnosis of acute dvt.

Question 3

do dvts come on gradually or suddenly?

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DVT's : Tough question - but generally its a process - until a "critical mass" of clot has formed and thus a dvt.   Prolonged immobilization can cause blood to pool and "stagnate" and start to form micro clots - and things snow ball from there.   Certain medications carry a DVT risk factor - ie smokers who use birth control pills.

Question 4

how long dvt treated?

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Depends: Sometimes a DVT can be treated for as little as three months with blood thinners and sometimes it is longer, six months to a year.  It depends on the location,  extent,  and internal improvement in the blood clot.  A follow-up ultrasound can be helpful in determining how long it meets to be treated. I hope this helps.

Question 5

how common is dvt at 24?

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Depends: If you just had surgery, on birth control/hormones, immobilization, history of blood clots you could have a DVT. See your doctor for more answers and testing if you think you have a blood clot.

Question 6

what are symptoms of dvt?

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Deep vein thrombosis: here are some:

pain, swelling and tenderness in one of your legs (usually your calf)
a heavy ache in the affected area.
warm skin in the area of the clot.
redness of your skin, particularly at the back of your leg below the knee.

Question 7

what are the signs for dvt?

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5 common symptoms: Some patients do not have any signs of DVT while others may experience symptoms of leg pain or swelling, warmth of the skin, skin changes such as discoloration or redness, fatigue of the limb, or bulging veins.

Question 8

is dvt a hereditary problem?

Accepted Answer

Hereditary problem: Yes it can be.  There are several mutations that can occur in certain genes that are responsible for causing the blood to clot more resulting in DVTs.  If your mom or dad has a significant history, it is wise that they are tested especially if their DVT was not related to medications/trauma/surgery.

Question 9

do young women ever get dvt?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of the biggest risk factors for DVT in young women is taking birth control pills.  Obesity, immobility, surgery, serious illness, and varicose veins can all increase the risk of dvt.  There are also inherited tendencies toward increased clotting (thrombophilias).  If a woman has a thrombophilia and is on the pill, her risk of getting a DVT is dramatically increased.

Question 10

how would you describe dvt pain?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Pain in the thick part of the calf worsens with walking or when you press on it.  Often DVT is associated with  swelling in the foot and ankle.

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