WHAT IS DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious arterial disease that occurs when blood clots form in one of the deep veins.

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  • continue reading to learn more about the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and the treatments available for DVT.

AM I AT RISK FOR DVT?

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SYMPTOMS OF DVT

The challenge of DVT lies with where it develops in the body. Because the blood clots form in the deep veins, most patients do not show obvious symptoms right away. In addition, some symptoms of DVT can be confused with other medical conditions. But, here at the Vein Centre, we believe in treating the root of the problem.

Usually, DVT occurs in the deep veins in the legs. However, it can develop in the arms as well. Symptoms of DVT include:

Pain

swelling

Muscle soreness

Skin redness

If you suspect you have symptoms of DVT we use ultrasound technology to thoroughly find the cause of your vein problems.

DVT TREATMENT AT THE VEIN CENTRE

Fortunately, there are treatments. If the pain is mild, there are treatments your doctor can teach you to do self-care at home, such as wearing compression stockings, elevating your feet, increased exercise, and the use of pain medication. But sometimes a vein requires treatment.

In rare cases, varicose veins can cause skin ulcers and other serious complications. If you have varicose veins, see a doctor right away for treatment options. Many varicose vein treatment options are covered by insurance and there are several advanced forms of treatment. However, once your veins start to become varicose, there’s often little that can be done to prevent new varicose veins from developing in the future.

VEIN RELIEF AT THE VEIN CENTRE

If you have varicose veins and live near Nashville, visit the Vein Centre for professional and effective vein treatment. We have three locations, one in Franklin, one in Belle Meade, and one in Mt. Juliet. Visit our locations page to find the office nearest to you.

You can also request a consultation here on our website or give us a call. Our friendly office staff are always happy to help!