Specialists in Treating Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where prompt treatment is critical to prevent potentially life-threatening complications. If you have DVT symptoms, contact the specialists at Vascular & Vein Centers located in Orlando - College Park, East Orlando - Waterford Lakes, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, The Villages and Davenport - Haines City.

About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent potentially life-threatening complications. If you have DVT symptoms, such as a recent onset of leg pain or swelling—especially after an operation, a long trip, a period of inactivity, or treatment for cancer—contact the specialists at Vascular Vein Centers right away.

With offices in Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, The Villages, and Davenport, Florida, our expert team members can diagnose and treat DVT swiftly and effectively. Call the Vascular Vein Centers office nearest to you today for expedient assistance or book an appointment online.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Q&A

What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins of your leg or pelvis. It is more significant if it occurs above the knee or in the pelvis. In some cases, multiple clots can form.

Clots can block blood flow in the affected leg, which can cause your legs to swell or ache. The leg can develop pinkish discoloration with shiny skin, swelling, and pain. It’s possible to have DVT and only experience mild symptoms or be unaware there’s a problem. DVT can sometimes be excruciatingly painful and even make it hard to walk.

The most concerning aspect of having a DVT is that the blood clot might break away from its original location and move through your bloodstream. If this happens, the clot could pass up to your lung, causing a pulmonary embolism. This can be potentially fatal. Because of the risk of clots breaking away and causing potentially life-threatening complications, DVT requires timely medical attention.

What causes deep vein thrombosis?

DVTs develop because of a problem with your circulation or the way your blood clots. Risk factors that can trigger DVT include:

• Inherited blood-clotting disorders
• Being immobile for long periods
• Having surgery, especially abdominal, pelvic or orthopedic procedures
• Being pregnant
• Taking oral contraceptive pills
• Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Being overweight or obese
• Smoking
• Cancer
• Prolonged travel over 4 hours with immobility

How is deep vein thrombosis treated?

The Vascular Vein Centers team acts quickly to confirm a suspected DVT, using advanced GE Healthcare ultrasound technology to locate the clots. Once we confirm you have DVT, you need to begin treatment as soon as possible.

Delays in treatment could cause more clots and damage to your veins and leave you with post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), which causes more swelling and tissue inflammation. There is also a risk of the clot breaking away (a pulmonary embolism).

If you have unspecified swelling or pain that could be due to a DVT, call Vascular Vein Centers’ DVT and Leg Health Hotline immediately at 833-687-6887 or schedule an urgent consultation online.