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Risk Factors and Symptoms for DVT, Blood Clots, and Thrombophlebitis
People with an elevated risk of developing DVT include those who: have a history of prior DVT are on prolonged bed rest have cancer have had major surgery have a family history of blood clots or a clotting disorder DVT is also linked to pregnancy, obesity, severe infections, recent major illness, or conditions in which the blood is thicker than normal. The most common symptoms of DVT are swelling of the leg, pain while walking or standing, and redness of the skin on the leg. Some people with DVT also experience pain when the foot is bent upward. Thrombophlebitis often causes redness that can be seen over the area of the affected vein. The vein may also feel hard and thick, like a piece of rope. Some people experience swelling of the extremity and heat or pain over the vein. These symptoms are sometimes accompanied by fever if the vein is infected. Doctors diagnose DVT with the use of ultrasound scanning, which can reveal the size and location of a DVT. Doctors may also use ultrasound to diagnose thrombophlebitis.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Weill Medical College of Cornell University
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