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Exercise regularly -- daily, if possible. Walking, swimming, and bicycling are all great activities.

Quit smoking. Nicotine patches, gums, or sprays and prescription medications, along with support groups, can make kicking the habit easier.

Check your blood pressure at least once a year, more often if your doctor says to. Follow his instructions about taking medication if you need it.

Tell your doctor about any blood-clotting problems you or a close family member has had.

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* blood thinners
* surgery

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Treatment will help :
* prevent the clot from growing
* avoid long-lasting complications
* prevent future blood clots

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Risk of extended damage to the veins can result in :
* Pulmonary Embolism (partly or completely blocking a lung artery)
* Post-thrombotic Syndrome (damage in the vein or its valves. Damaged valves that don't work right let blood back-flow and pool, instead of pushing it toward the heart)

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Leg or arm swelling that comes on without warning

Pain or soreness when you stand or walk

Warmth in the area that hurts

Enlarged veins

Skin that looks red or blue

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The blood clots of deep vein thrombosis can be caused by anything that prevents your blood from circulating or clotting normally, such as injury to a vein, surgery, certain medications and limited movement.

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (also known as a "thrombus") forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling, but also can occur with no symptoms.