Question 1

what is ovarian vein thrombosis?

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Ov Vein Thrombosis: Ovarian vein thrombosis can occur after recent childbirth (postpartum) or other conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease, gynecologic pelvic surgery, malignancy, etc. It is a serious condition that requires anticoagulation with blood thinners as it can cause pulmonary embolism. infected ovarian vein thrombosis needs additional therapy with antibiotics.

Question 2

what doctors take care of portal vein thrombosis?

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Vascular Surgeon: Portal vein thrombosis can occur due to several reasons. Gastroenterologists or liver surgeons may encounter it, but consultation with a vascular surgeon should be requested.

Question 3

portal vein thrombosis?

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Clotting of vein: The portal vein carries blood from bowel to the liver. It also runs near the pancreas. Portal vein thrombosis can occur with inflammatory conditions or cancers. Patient may need blood thinners or other treatments.

Question 4

what is a portal vein thrombosis like?

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Depends on cause: Patients can present emergently with sudden onset of right upper quadrant pain, nausea, and/or fever. However, most commonly the symptoms of the primary infectious and inflammatory condition that led to portal vein obstruction predominate. For example, pain related to pancreatitis. In the chronic phase, patients most often present with complications related to bleeding from enlarged veins in belly.

Question 5

what are the usual effects of portal vein thrombosis?

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Portal vein: Portal vein thrombosis is clotting in hepatic portal vein, which can lead to portal hypertension and reduction in the blood supply to the liver. Complications include splenomegaly, esophageal and gastric varices (which can bleed), portal hypertensive gastropathy and ascites. treatments include anticoagulants, shunts, bypass surgery, and transplants.

Question 6

do penis vein thrombosis go away with time?and could it be dangerous

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Wow really?: You should probably be on blood thinner and closely monitored -- yes this is very serious, and you could lose your penis.

Question 7

what is deep vein thrombosis?

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A blood clot: A  DVT is  a  blood  clot ( thrombus) which  has formed in the  deep  vein  of  usually  the  leg.  It  may involve  the lower,  upper or entire leg.
Less frequently it involves the upper extremity. The other kind  of  clotting  is  superficial phlebitis which  occurs in  the  veins  just  under the skin.  If  either  is suspected  one should seek immediate  medical attention.

Question 8

is renal vein thrombosis painful?

Accepted Answer

No: Renal vein thrombosis is usually painless.

Question 9

what causes a deep vein thrombosis?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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