Treatment

It is vital to ensure that DVT is correctly diagnosed and treated. Correct treatment can substantially improve your chances of survival, reduce the risks of DVT occurring again and minimize damage to your veins.

If you have symptoms including pain, swelling, redness or warmth, discoloration or ulceration of the skin over the path of a vein, seek medical attention immediately.

Deep vein thrombosis is usually treated by:

• Treating you with blood thinning medication - intravenous or injections to reduce the size of the blood clot.
• Wearing support stockings.
• Restricting your activity, if there is a danger of the clot traveling to your lungs. 
• Take care not to rub the affected area, as clots may be broken off & flow to your lungs.
• Raise your arm or leg if the deep vein thrombosis is in a limb.

Unfortunately, even when DVT has been expertly managed, the patient can experience serious consequences for up to 5 years afterwards.