Alternative Names
DVT; Blood clot in the legs; Thromboembolism
Symptoms:
- Leg pain in one leg
- Leg tenderness in one leg
- Swelling (edema) of one leg
- Increased warmth in one leg
- Changes in skin color (redness) in one leg
Signs and tests:
An exam may show a red, swollen, or tender leg.
The presence of deep venous thrombosis may be seen on:
Many causes of increased clotting (hypercoagulability) can be found by these blood tests:
