What are the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (dvt)?

Leg swelling & pain: Acute DVT can result in leg swelling with discomfort or pain. The discomfort and pain can vary in quality, from being quite mild to being severe. In very large dvts with associated massive swelling, the leg may become white or purplish with decreased sensation (numbness, tingling, or no sensation) or movement (including paralysis). This is called phlegmasia alba (white) or cerulea (purple) dolens.

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.

Vague leg pain: But, most times, DVT fails to yield obvious signs or sxs. Venous duplex ultrasound is standard for dx. Homan's sign is notorious for being wrong, so 'dis-remember' it for this reason. Pain, leg sweeling, sudden appearance of dilated varicose veins, warm, occasionally red leg...

Swelling: Depends on the anatomical level, and completeness of obstruction. Iliac vein thrombus, entire leg swollen. Thigh - or popliteal then . Calf swollen calf veins then foot swollen. If complete and very swollen, pain and heaviness are symptoms.

Dvt: sudden leg swelling and pai precedent air plane travel, surgery, trauma