Here We Are Today To Discuss A Common Hematological Or Blood Problem
HERE WE ARE TODAY TO DISCUSS A COMMON HEMATOLOGICAL OR BLOOD PROBLEM
What is deep vein thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis is the medical term for a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg.Deep vein thrombosis, or "DVT," can be dangerous.
If a blood clot forms inside a blood vessel, it can clog the vessel and keep blood from getting where it needs to go. When that happens to 1 of the veins deep within the leg, blood can back up and cause swelling and pain.
Another problem with blood clots in veins is that they can travel to other parts of the body and clog blood vessels there. For example, a clot that forms in the leg could end up blocking a blood vessel in the lung. This can make it hard to breathe and sometimes, if the clot is large, can lead to death. When a blood clot travels to the lungs, doctors call it "pulmonary embolism" or "PE."
What are the symptoms of DVT?
- Swelling
- Pain
- Warmth and redness
If you think you have a blood clot in your leg or any above symptoms call your HEMATOLOGIST IN MUMBAI right away. Blood clots in the veins near the surface of the skin are less dangerous. But blood clots in the deep veins of the leg are more serious.
Your HEMATOLOGIST IN MUMBAI can run tests and examine you to find out if you do have a clot that needs to be treated.
What are the symptoms of a blood clot in the lungs?
- Panting, shortness of breath, or trouble breathing
- Sharp, knife-like chest pain when you breathe in or strain
- Coughing or coughing up blood
- A rapid heartbeat
If you get any of these symptoms, especially if they happen over a short period of time (hours or days) or get worse quickly, call for your BEST HEMATOLOGIST IN MUMBAI. At the hospital, doctors can run tests to find out if you do have a clot.
Blood clots in the lungs can lead to death. That's why it's important to act fast and find out if there is a clot.
How is DVT treated?
DVT is treated with medicines that keep the clot from getting bigger and travelling to the lung. These medicines are called "anticoagulants." They are also sometimes called "blood thinners," although they do not actually thin the blood. Some come in shots and others come in pills. DVT is usually treated first in the hospital.
DVT is treated with medicines that keep the clot from getting bigger and travelling to the lung. These medicines are called "anticoagulants." They are also sometimes called "blood thinners," although they do not actually thin the blood. Some come in shots and others come in pills. DVT is usually treated first in the hospital.
The medicines do not dissolve existing blood clots, but they do keep them from getting bigger. They also help keep new blood clots from forming. Taking the medicine for a few months is important because it gives your body time to dissolve the old clot. It's also important because people who have a clot are at risk of developing another clot, especially in the first few months.
There are different oral medicines (pills) used to prevent and treat blood clots. They include apixaban (brand name: Eliquis), dabigatran (brand name: Pradaxa), edoxaban (brand names: Savaysa, Lixiana), rivaroxaban (brand name: Xarelto), and warfarin (brand name: Jantoven). Each medicine is different in terms of the dose, how often you take it, the cost, and how your diet or other medicines might affect it.
Your BLOOD DISORDER SPECIALIST can talk to you about your options and preferences.
Can I do anything on my own to prevent blood clots?
Yes. People sometimes form clots because they have been sitting still for too long. People who travel on long airplane flights, for example, are at increased risk of blood clots. Here are some things you can do to help prevent a clot during a long flight:
- Stand up and walk around every 1 to 2 hours.
- Do not smoke just before your trip.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothes.
- Change your position while seated, and move your legs and feet often.
- Wear knee-high compression stockings.
- Avoid alcohol and medicines that make you sleepy, because they can impair your ability to move around.
Don’t worry
DVT if diagnosed early by your HEMATOLOGIST it can be treated well