Question 1

how accurate is capillary refill test for pad or dvt?

Accepted Answer

Not the best.: Capillary refill is essentially an observation of how long it takes for blood to return into small vessels usually in the nail beds or feet.  It is not accurate and it is not used for dvt.  It is observed in pad.  There are much more specific, informative and diagnostic tests for both DVT and PVD such as duplex scans and abi's and even cta's.

Question 2

i have pain in my calves at night and sometimes during the day i also have pain in both my hips that come and go. i am worried about dvt pad and pvd. please help me?

Accepted Answer

Read below: DVT: swelling and pain that typically does not resolve (unless the clot has moved more proximally). Test to get if concerned is an duplex ultrasound.

PAD: if your feet are warm, well perfused, you have good pulses in your legs, at your age having poor arterial circulation is rare. This is seen in people with vascular disease  (htn,diabetes,smoking etc)

Question 3

pain in thigh when moving toes. pad and dvt ruled out. can non-traumatic compartment syndrome cause this?

Accepted Answer

: In traumatic or nontraumatic compartment syndrome, there will be more symptoms and signs in the thigh than just a simple thigh pain with moving the toes. If the thigh seems normal (no swelling, no skin change and no local tenderness), but there is pain with moving the toes, nerve pain (neuralgia) is suspected.

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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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