Deep Vein Thrombosis and Leg Pain WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Deep Vein Thrombosis and Leg Pain
Leg pain is a common symptom of the condition deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However you may only experience the pain upon walking or when standing.1 Deep vein thrombosis is when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, often in the legs.2
Fast Facts:
- Half of the people with deep vein thrombosis have no symptoms at all.3
- You should notify your health care provider If you suddenly develop leg pain.3
- Depending on which veins are involved you could also experience pain your arm, ankle, foot, or thigh.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ FamilyDoctor: What are the Symptoms of DVT?
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WebMD: Deep Vein Thrombosis: DVT Symptoms and Diagnosis
- ↑ Merck Manuals: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)Symptoms
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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