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Recognizing and Treating DVT
Recognizing and Treating DVTAs you recover from illness, injury or surgery, taking steps to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis can not onlydecrease your risk of DVT, but can also help speed your recovery and improve your health overall.However, if you do notice: pain when you stand up, swelling, redness, or warmth or tenderness in one leg, thatis not your surgical or injury area, tell your healthcare provider right away.These may be symptoms of DVT and must be checked immediately.If you notice: sudden shortness of breath, chest pain especially when coughing, blood when you cough, fastheartbeat, or sweating, get help immediately.These may be signs of a more serious complication and must be treated immediately.If at any point in your recovery, your healthcare provider thinks you may have DVT, he will locate the blood clotusing ultrasound, imaging tests or blood tests and decide how best to treat it.Usually Deep Vein Thrombosis is treated with medications but in some cases your healthcare provider mayrecommend surgery.If you have been diagnosed with DVT talk to your healthcare provider about the treatment options that are bestfor you.As you recover, it is extremely important to takes steps to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and thecomplications it can cause.As soon as possible, begin to move around. Even changing position in bed can help.Your healthcare provider may recommend you wear Compression Stockings for a period of time to helpcirculate your blood.Sequential Compression Devices, or SCD’s, automatically apply and relieve pressure to your legs in order toget your blood moving.And your healthcare provider may recommend medications, like anticoagulants, to prevent your blood fromclotting too much and reduce your risk of DVT.Deep Vein Thrombosis is a serious condition that can slow your recovery. Do all you can to prevent DVT.If you notice any signs or symptoms of DVT, tell your healthcare provider right away. Treatment can relieveyour symptoms, reduce your complications and get you back on the road to recovery.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG10133B EN RecognizingAndTreatingDVT.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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