Deep Vein Thrombosis by Tanya Gomez https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7 DVT Project en-us 2018-04-17 18:14:06 UTC 2025-10-25 05:17:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Removelove.png What Is DVT? 3334871 https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252717554 DVT is short for deep vein thrombosis. It occurs when a blood clot(thrombus)forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually your legs. ]]> 2018-04-17 18:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252717554 Symptoms? 3334871 https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252721748 Swelling can affect the leg.

  • Pain in your leg. The pain often starts in your calf and can feel like cramping or soreness.
  • Red or discolored skin on the leg.
  • A feeling of warmth in the affected leg.
]]> 2018-04-17 18:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252721748 Causes 3334871 https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252726717 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.]]> 2018-04-17 18:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252726717 How to Prevent it? 3334871 https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252732667
  • Avoid sitting still. If you have had surgery or have been on bed rest for other reasons, try to get moving as soon as possible. 
  • Make lifestyle changes. Lose weight and quit smoking.
  • Exercise. Regular exercise lowers your risk of blood clots.
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    ]]>     2018-04-17 18:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252732667     Treatment? Prognosis? 3334871 https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252738544 Often, one would be given medicine. Such as blood thinning medication]]> 2018-04-17 19:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/3334871/2p4tn6g9whm7/wish/252738544