Deep Vein Thrombosis by Esmeralda Retano https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x en-us 2018-04-17 16:24:07 UTC 2025-12-02 05:01:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Symptoms er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/252661070 no symptoms
May experience:
Pain in the calf, foot, or leg
Common: swelling in extremities, tenderness, or warm skin
]]> 2018-04-17 16:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/252661070 Treatment er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/252665341 Medications and use of compression stockings.]]> 2018-04-17 16:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/252665341 Risk Factors er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/252668525 Immobility, hormone therapy, and pregnancy, being an athelthe ]]> 2018-04-17 16:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/252668525 What is DVT? er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253146227 Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms inside a vein, usually deep within your leg. As many as 900,000 Americans a year get one, and up to 100,000 die because of it. The danger is that part of the clot can break off and travel through your bloodstream. It could get stuck in your lungs and block blood flow, causing organ damage or death.]]> 2018-04-18 18:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253146227 What Causes DVT? er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253147288 Anything that damages the inner lining of a vein may cause DVT : surgery, an injury, or your immune system. If your blood is thick or flows slowly, it's more likely to form a clot, especially in a vein that's already damaged. People who have certain genetic disorders or more estrogen in their system are more likely to have blood clots, too.]]> 2018-04-18 18:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253147288 Who Is Likely to Get DVT? er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253149141 - Have cancer
- Have had surgery
- Are on extended bed rest
- Are older
- Smoke
- Are overweight or obese
- Sit for long times, like on a long airplane flight]]> 2018-04-18 18:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253149141 Complications er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253151750 If you have a clot in a deep vein, you're at risk for damage to your veins and organs as well as other life-threatening problems]]> 2018-04-18 18:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253151750 Prevention er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253160082 Everyday Living and Medical Conditions Exercise regularly; daily, if possible. Walking, swimming, and bicycling can be good. Exercise will also help you manage your weight, along with eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet with lots of vegetables and fruits. If you smoke, quit! Check your blood pressure at least once a year, more often if your doctor says to. Follow his/her instructions about taking medication if you need it. Exercise, eating well, and quitting smoking will help control your blood pressure, too.

]]> 2018-04-18 18:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253160082 When to see a doctor er_sofy https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253169179 If you develop signs or symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, contact your doctor. Develop signs or symptoms of a pulmonary embolism — a life-threatening complication of deep vein thrombosis — seek immediate medical attention.]]> 2018-04-18 19:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/er_sofy/pkiyzsfgjy4x/wish/253169179