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What are the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis?
Other than appearance, are there any other symptoms of deep vein thrombosis? Would there be any pain?
2 Answers
The most common symptom of a DVT is single-sided swelling, edema. Rarely is there any pain associated with it.
Deep vein thrombosis, DVT, is characterized by pain, usually in the leg, left or right, and tenderness behind the knee. But typically, there are no symptoms or signs. This is why it is standard practice to use devices or medications to prevent DVTs in hospital patients.