Question 1

what are the symptoms of thrombosis?

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Superficial or deep?: I assume you are asking about a venous thrombosis (vt).  There are two kinds, superficial (svt) and deep (dvt).  An svt can be more symptomatic than a dvt.  With svts, people usually have pain, warmth, redness, and swelling over the affected segment of vein, or at least part of it.  Classically, the symptoms of DVT include swelling and pain, but often there are no symptoms at all.

Question 2

what test diagnose venouis thrombosis?

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Ultrasound: Dvt or deep vein thrombosis is often diagnoses with an ultrasound of the affected limb.  If the clot is suspected to be in the lung then a ct scan can be used.  These scans can also be used to scan the legs as well.  If you are concerned about having a DVT then you need to be seen by your pcp for further evaluation.

Question 3

what is the best way to treat thrombosis?

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It depends: For deep vein thrombosis systemic anti coagulation is best. The mainstay is Heparin followed by coumadin (warfarin). However their are several newer options. The newer options have advantages and disadvantages.  
For phlebitis/ thrombosis in a superficial vein the treatment depends on the size  location of the thrombosis/phlebitis systemic anti-coagulation is used or sometimes less aggressive treatments used.

Question 4

could i have a thrombosis with no symptom?

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Thrombosis: Depending on where the thrombosis is, etc, you may need treatment to prevent a more serious condition such as a pe, mi, or stroke, etc.  Best for you to discuss with your doctor what treatment you need, if any, depending on the severity and location of your thrombosis (even without symptoms).  Best wishes.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: thrombosis?

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A clot: Thrombosis simply means a clot. Thrombophlebitis is a clot with inflammation.

Question 6

is it normal for non-occlusive thrombosis to be painful?

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Acutely yes: In the acute stage thrombus is associated with inflammation of the vessel wall and this can cause pain. After a few days however the pain should diminish or disappear and certainly thrombi older than 10-14 days are not likely to cause pain , particularly if they are "non occlusive"

Question 7

dr. i'm dealing with ed symptoms and i feel that thrombosis is the root of the issue? is this possible?

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Unlikely: While there has been a lot of interest in relating symptoms of ED to vascular insufficiency the causes of ED are very complex and it  is very unusual for  vascualr thrombosis to be the primary cause. Physicians have been looking for a vasualr cure for ED for three decades and the results have been disappointing. At 31 years old  unlessthere is something unusual it is not likely in your case

Question 8

what is venous thrombosis?

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Clot in the vein.: Venous thrombosis is a blood clot in the vein, which is a vessel that carries blood from an organ back to your heart. Typically we talk about venous thrombosis in terms of deep venous thromboses, or dvts, which are clots in the "deep veins." these can be particularly dangerous because of their potential to break off and travel to the lungs, what we call a "pulmonary embolism, " which can be fatal.

Question 9

what exactly is venous thrombosis?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot in vein: Venous thrombosis can be in veins close to the skin, hence superficial thrombosis or thrombophlebitis, appearing as a painful cord, red, with heat.  It can occur in the deep veins, hence deep venous thrombophlebitis (dvt), and there is often pain, swelling in the calf/thigh muscle.  It can occur in the veins of the brain, hence cerebral venous thrombosis.

Question 10

does cholangitis cause thrombosis?

Accepted Answer

It can be related: Inflammation of the bile ducts can be associated with clots of the portal vein which is the main source of blood supply to the live with the hepatic arteries supplying only 25%.

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