Blood Clots (DVT) Symptoms and Treatment

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

Blood Clots

Understanding risks, symptoms, and treatment.

Blood clots block normal blood flow and can travel to vital organs, causing life-threatening conditions like pulmonary embolism.

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Pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and tenderness in one leg are warning signs.

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Patients with prolonged immobility, recent surgery, pregnancy, cancer, or clotting disorders are at higher risk.

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Doppler ultrasound and blood tests are commonly used.

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Treatment includes blood thinners, clot-dissolving therapy, or procedures to remove the clot.

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