Understanding Thrombosis: Symptoms and Risks Explained

2023-10-13 13:30:13

The presence of a clot in a vein (thrombosis) is an emergency because this clot can migrate and be life-threatening.

Thrombosis is a affection often neglected, which nevertheless constitutes an urgent and growing health problem. It characterizes the presence of a blood clot in a vein. Blood clots can form in the blood vessels of the arms/legs (most common), lungs, brainof heart and other organs, or move through them. “There is 100,000 cases of thrombosis per year in France dont 15,000 getting complicated in pulmonary embolism and 2% which lead to death“ recalls Dr. Ariel Toledano, vascular doctor. Thrombosis can affect the superficial venous network or the deep venous network. On the occasion of the World Thrombosis Day on October 13, Dr. Toledano reminds us of the symptoms of thrombosis.

The pain : this is the first symptom and the most significant venous thrombosis in the lower limbs (thigh, calf). “It’s a localized, unilateral and intense pain. It cannot be relieved, either by rest or by taking medication. The pain is usually so severe thatit requires rapid consultation“remarked Dr. Toledano. “The one-sidedness of pain, that is to say if it only affects one leg, is a sign in favor of thrombosis. Conversely, if the pain affects both legs, we will rather turn to a syndrome of heavy legs linked to venous insufficiency.” notes the vascular doctor. Associated with pain, we generally note swelling in the volume of the affected limb (ankle or foot For example), with edema.
“In some cases, the patient feels feeling of heat in the leg” adds our expert. Finally, we can observe manifestations on the skin with some veins which become visible on the surface of the skin. The latter will also take a slightly red appearance.

Hip pain?

It’s rather rare but “if the thrombosis is located at the top of the lower limbs, rather at the level of the thighlThe clot can come back up and cause iliac pain” admits our interlocutor.

What are the symptoms of thrombosis in the arm?

“Venous thrombosis in the arm is much rarer than that which affects the lower limbs but the symptoms are similar” says Dr. Toledano.

What are the symptoms in the event of a clot in the lung?

The main signs and symptoms of a blood clot in the lungs or pulmonary embolism may be a unexplained shortness of breatha rapid breathing, chest pain, increased heart rate and/or a feeling of light headed or one fainting.

How long before thrombosis occurs?

The first symptoms are the direct consequence of thrombosis. She is therefore concomitant with the appearance of the first signs. These can worsen without treatment and become complicated until pulmonary embolism. “10% of varicose veins can develop into thrombosis. It is therefore important to treat them upstream” concludes the vascular doctor.

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