![]() ![]() Other treatments involve breaking up and sucking out the clot through a small tube in the vein, but this is not suitable for everyone. You may have an injection of an anticoagulant medicine while you're waiting for an ultrasound scan to tell if you have DVT.Īfter DVT is diagnosed, the main treatment is an anticoagulant medicine (in tablet form), which you will probably need to take for at least six weeks. If the D-dimer test is negative, this can help rule out DVT. Blood clots produce a protein called D-dimer. ![]() Your doctor may also arrange blood tests, like a D-dimer blood test. Dye is injected into the foot and X-rays of the leg veins are taken to see if there is a blockage. You may also have an X-ray of the vein (venogram). An ultrasound shows if blood is flowing normally through the veins, or if there is a blockage. If a doctor thinks you have DVT, you will be referred for an ultrasound as soon as possible (usually within 24 hours). It’s important to get medical help as soon as possible if you think you have DVT. These symptoms can also happen in your arm or tummy if that's where the blood clot is. changes in skin colour of the leg (red, pale or blue).swelling of the lower leg, ankle and foot.throbbing, pain, cramping and tenderness (usually in the calf or thigh).The symptoms of DVT usually affect one leg (rarely both) and can include: If you are on medicines to prevent blood clots, such as anticoagulants, be sure to follow your doctor’s recommendations when traveling. Some people may benefit from wearing compression stockings, so speak to your doctor to understand if this is suitable for you. If you have any risk factors for DVT, speak with your doctor before travelling. do some simple leg and foot stretches every couple of hours to keep your calf muscles active when you’re sitting.move about whenever possible before, during, and after travelling.To help reduce the risk of DVT while travelling long distances: Long distance travel by air, road or rail for longer than four hours is associated with an increased risk of DVT in susceptible people. Sometimes DVT can happen for no obvious reason. are pregnant or if you've had a baby in the previous six weeks.go on a long journey (more than four hours) by plane, car or train.are confined to bed or have limited movement.have had an injury ( fractures, spinal cord injuries, muscle injuries).There are also some temporary situations that can increase the risk of DVT. ![]()
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