Deep Vein Thrombosis Specialists in Malad, Mumbai, Maharashtra

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins of the body, most commonly in the legs, obstructing normal blood flow. This can cause pain, swelling, and warmth in the affected limb, and poses a serious risk because part of the clot can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. It often develops after prolonged immobility, surgery, or in association with conditions that increase blood clotting tendency. Prompt recognition and treatment are essential to prevent life-threatening complications.

Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Caused by factors that promote abnormal blood clotting, including prolonged immobility such as long flights or bed rest, recent surgery, cancer, pregnancy, hormone therapy including oral contraceptives, obesity, smoking, and inherited clotting disorders. Damage to blood vessel walls from injury or inflammation also increases risk.

Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Swelling in one leg or arm, pain or tenderness often starting in the calf, warmth over the affected area, red or discolored skin, visible surface veins, leg heaviness, cramping pain, in severe cases chest pain and breathlessness signaling pulmonary embolism

Treatment & Types of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Malad, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Treatment centers on anticoagulant medications to prevent clot growth and reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism, typically continued for several months depending on the underlying risk factors. Compression stockings help reduce swelling and discomfort, and in severe or limb-threatening cases, clot-dissolving medication or mechanical clot removal procedures may be required.

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