Deep Venous Thrombosis - Formation of a Clot in the Deep Veins of the Legs or Arms

Deep Venous Thrombosis: Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a clot in the deep veins of the legs or arms.

Causes:

Vein injuries
Faster blood clotting
Decreased blood flow rateln other cases, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can occur as a result of decreased blood flow rate noted due to conditions such as:
Prolonged bed rest
Decreased mobility of the legs due to injury or disease
Prolonged sitting – at work, while travel
Other causes: surgery, contraceptives, cancer, inherited diseases, smoking, dehydration and childbirth

Signs and symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment

Initial hospitalization
Compression stockings for 2 years
Raise the leg when not busy
Anti-coagulants like Xarelto 20mg and Pradaxa – no need to monitor INR/PI as with Warfarin

Complications

Prevention

Take your medicine as directed
Reduce vitamin K food intake (Cauliflower (3,6000mcg), Brussels sprouts (1,888mcg), Lettuce (135mcg), Cabbage (125mcg), Beans (290mcg), Broccoli (200mcg), Peas (260mcg), Watercress (56mcg), Asparagus (57mcg), Potatoes (50mcg), Corn Oil (50mcg), Tomatoes (5mcg), Milk (1mcg) ) if you take blood thinners like Warfarin
Exercise as soon as possible and frequently – don’t sit too long in one position. Walking is good and if you can’t get up to walk around, try raising and lowering your heels while keeping your toes on the floor, then raising your toes while your heels are on the floor. exercise will prevent clotting.
Lifestyle changes: lose weight, quit smoking and control your blood pressure. Obesity, smoking and high blood pressure will increase your risk of deep vein thrombosis.
Remember Vitamin E and Omega oils also thin blood.

Deep Venous Thrombosis – Formation of a Clot in the Deep Veins of the Legs or Arms