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Health Conditions
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
What are the symptoms?
While it is common to not experience any symptoms at all, some people may experience any of the following symptoms of a DVT:
- Leg pain, usually in only one leg
- Leg tenderness, usually in only one leg
- Swelling (edema), usually in only one leg
- Increased warmth, usually in only one leg
- Changes in skin color (red or bluish), usually in only one leg
- Joint pain
- Sharp pain when the foot is bent upward
Laboratory tests:
The following lab tests are commonly performed to help diagnose a DVT:
- Ultrasound (used to detect DVT)
- D-dimer (used to rule out a DVT)
- Chest X-ray (used to detect clots in lungs)
- Antiphospholipid antibodies (indicators in the blood that a person has an increased risk of DVT)
- Venography (the most accurate test for detecting a clot in the leg)
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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