Deep venous thrombosis
Alternate Names : DVT, Blood clot in the legs, Thromboembolism, Post-phlebitic syndrome, Post-thrombotic syndrome
Symptoms & Signs
- Changes in skin color (redness) in one leg
- Increased warmth in one leg
- Leg pain in one leg (it may hurt to place all of your weight on this leg when standing)
- Leg tenderness in one leg
- Skin that feels warm to the touch
- Swelling (edema) of one leg
Diagnosis & Tests
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam. The exam may show a red, swollen, or tender leg. The following tests may be done: Blood tests may be done to check if there is increased chance of blood clotting (hypercoagulability). Such tests include: - Activated protein C resistance (checks for the Factor V Leiden mutation)
- Antithrombin III levels
- Genetic testing to look for mutations that make you more likely to develop blood clots, including the prothrombin G20210A mutation
- Lupus anticoagulant or antiphospholipid antibodies
- Protein C and protein S levels
- Screening for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
This list is not all-inclusive.
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