One of the most dangerous human diseases considered thrombosis that develops against the backdrop of circulatory disorders and as a result, venous congestion. In this case, the symptoms of a blood clot in one of the lower limbs are not expressed clearly at the very beginning of the disease. However, when the clot begins to grow, the situation requires an immediate response already. Blockage vein dangerous because when untimely assistance provided irreversible changes necrotic character.
Thrombophlebitis: Symptoms
So, the beginning of an inflammation of the veins show signs that people do not always pay attention to:
- slight edema;
- pain in the calves;
- burning and heaviness in the legs;
- redness of the skin.
In most cases, patients with thrombophlebitis go to the doctor for help when the disease has already progressed: increased swelling of the lower limbs, and in forming a blood clot the skin gets an unpleasant bluish shade. And if a state run, and of course you can turn black.
Important:usually localized blood clot in the veins of the thigh, lower leg, ankle.
risk groups
There are certain categories of people, which the doctors say, as "risk groups." Such likelihood of thrombosis is very high. These include:
- those whose way of life can be described as "sedentary" (eg people move a little, a lot of travel and driving, air travel);
- have undergone surgery and forced to comply with bed rest for a long time;
- patients with varicose veins and accelerated blood clotting;
- pregnant women (especially the risk of thrombophlebitis increases them during labor);
- obese individuals, patients with obesity;
- elderly patients, leading a sedentary lifestyle.
Doctors recommend:if you are at risk or have found the first signs of thrombophlebitis, outlined above, you should immediately seek specialized medical attention. Because the earlier the disease is detected (in principle, any), the higher the chances for its recovery.
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