Deep veinthrombosis is a condition classified as very dangerous, among the most frequently mentioned complications are the so-called post-thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary embolism (a life-threatening condition for the patient).
Table of contents:
- What is a thrombus and how does it develop?
- The most common symptoms of thrombosis
- Diagnosis and treatment of thrombosis?
In most cases, this disease, accompanies people who are obese, who have varicose veins, are after a fracture of the pelvic bone or lower leg, but also among people who are immobilised (after accidents, due to illness), who use progesterone-containing drugs and others. Most often, these patients are over 40-45 years of age. Many people are unaware that blood flow in their veins is reduced as a result of a clot.
What is a blood clot and how does it develop?
A clot, or thrombus (a lump of clotted blood), develops in the lumen of a vessel of a healthy person. It is a sort of suppository that is formed by the accumulation, clumping and deposition of platelets in the lumen of a vessel. A thrombus is formed as a result of disturbances/problems in the stratified blood flow, when the vessel wall changes or when there are changes in the composition of the blood. Factors that contribute to the development of venous thrombosis are a sedentary lifestyle, illness, the use of certain medications or dehydration (decreased blood density).
The most common symptoms of thrombosis
The symptoms of thrombosis in most cases appear suddenly.
Themost common symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include:
- pain in the limbs, which increases with walking and prolonged standing,
- swelling of the limbs, most often in the ankle area,
- reddening of the skin,
- increased heart rate,
- calf cramps,
- numbness in the legs,
- burning and itching of the skin.
The above-mentioned symptoms are the stage where, if a quick and correct diagnosis is made, there is a possibility of stopping/stopping the disease. If this is not done, the symptoms on the legs begin to worsen and small networks of dilated blood vessels begin to appear on the legs, accompanied by pain and swelling, thus leading to the formation of varicose veins. Many people do not realise that failure to treat varicose veins leads to the development of ulcers (due to inflammation in the subcutaneous tissue). This, in turn, promotes the formation of blood clots and thrombophlebitis.
Thrombophlebitis, photo: panthermedia
Diagnosis and treatment of thrombosis?
To confirm deep vein thrombosis, a Medical US-Doppler examination is performed. Treatment is varied and depends on the patient's condition. Anticoagulants are administered and it is important to bear in mind that some patients have to take them for the rest of their lives. It is inappropriate to administer anti-bacterial drugs to patients who have developed fever (as this is due to inflammation in and around the venous vessel wall) rather than to the presence of bacteria.
