Question 1

who should i seek help from if i have a deep vein thrombosis?

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ER or PCP: Go to er, you can get to your pcp, but more likely then not they will send you to er or to the hospital.

Question 2

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 3

who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis?

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Risk Factors DVT: There are many causes for DVT but all causes revolve around 3 factors: stasis of blood, injury to the vessel wall or increased propensity to clot(hypercoagulable state).  Stasis occurs with long trips or immobility due to illness or casts. Injuries to the vein wall can occur with trauma from something within the vein or external to it. Hypercoagulable- increased risk of clotting -genetic/acquired.

Question 4

are children susceptible to deep vein thrombosis?

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Sometimes: Like adults  children may also develop blood  clots. Thankfully  they don't occur as often as in adults.  Given the  proper conditions children  ill with prolonged immobility,  if they have indwelling ivs  (cvl),  if they have certain genetic tendencies clots may  occur.   If  a  child  has a chronic condition like heart disease, cancer ,  consult  the md about  the specific risks  and preventions.

Question 5

how do i know if i'm having deep vein thrombosis?

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Pain and swelling: The most common symptom of DVT is pain and the most common physical finding is swelling.  However, not everyone has these.  If you have unexplained swelling with or without calf or thigh pain then a venous ultrasound would be indicated to look for a dvt.  Sometimes even a ct scan or mrv is necessary.  The bottom line is, if DVT is considered, then proper testing is required.

Question 6

what are the main symptoms of deep vein thrombosis?

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Pain ; swelling: Any combination of pain, tenderness, swelling, warmth, redness or discoloration, and distention of surface veins may be seen. There might be no symptoms.

Question 7

how does thrombosis differ from deep vein thrombosis?

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General versus spec: Thrombosis is merely the process of a clot forming in a vessel. It can be everything from a normal process after you cut yourself to a heart attack or stroke. A deep venous thrombosis is merely a clot forming in one of the deep veins, usually of the arm or leg. These are notable because they can migrate to the lungs and cause problems there.

Question 8

what is the best way to reverse deep vein thrombosis?

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Thrombolysis: Large DVT can be treated with chemicals to dissolve the clot.  Used in combination with suction type devices, most of the clot can be removed.  There are limitation to using this medication known as tpa, (alteplase) and there is always risk of bleeding when using it.  Surgery to remove vein clots is rarely done anymore.

Question 9

how to know if i have the risk of deep vein thrombosis?

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Here is a nice...: Website from the mayo clinic outlining risks of dvts.  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis/basics/risk-factors/con-20031922.

Question 10

how would i be able to tell  if i have deep-vein thrombosis?

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Swelling: Unilateral substantial swelling, fluid retention and discomfort are signs.
Some folks have no symptoms.

D-dimer and ultrasound are screening ate done if there is a setting and suspicion.

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