Deep-Vein Thrombosis or DVT is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body. Most commonly it occurs in the thigh or in the leg. Almost 50% patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis will have long-term complications because of damage to the leg vein.

It’s also showing increasing incidence in the current COVID pandemic. Deep-Vein Thrombosis can be very serious because blood clots in your veins can break loose, travel through your bloodstream and get stuck in your lungs, thereby blocking the blood flow which is also known as pulmonary embolism.

Timely diagnosis and treatment can immensely help in controlling the severity of Deep Vein Thrombosis. The condition has proven to be life threatening in patients who have delayed their treatment. It is vital that patients be aware on the various signs and symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis to prevent any fatal outcome from this condition.

Deep-Vein Thrombosis or DVT is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body. Damage to your veins from the blood clot can cause leg pain and swelling, skin discoloration and skin sores. One may also have a persistent, throbbing cramp-like feeling in the leg.

There is an urgent need to create awareness among people to help them recognise the symptoms of DVT so it can be treated at the earliest. In cases of DVT involving large veins in the thigh & lower abdomen, along with blood thinner & clot buster medications, placement of filter/ umbrella in the IVC, large vein in the abdomen, prevents the migration of clot to the lung & is life saving.