Deep Venous Thrombosis
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Deep Venous Thrombosis Risk Factors
Risk factors for deep venous thrombosis include:
Birth control pills
that contain
estrogen
Blood clotting disorders
Cancer
Leg fracture
Hip fracture
Heart failure
Hormone replacement therapy
Prolonged bed rest
Prolonged periods of sitting, such as during travel
Recent childbirth
Severe
obesity
Smoking
Surgery on the brain, neck, back or abdomen
Surgery on the bones in the hips or legs
Knee joint replacement
Hip joint replacement
Recent
heart attack
Use of a wheelchair
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Deep Venous Thrombosis Symptoms
Related Conditions
Pulmonary embolism
Thrombophlebitis
Venous insufficiency
Arm pain
Arm swelling (unilateral)
Leg pain
Leg swelling (unilateral)
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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008
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Deep Venous Thrombosis References:
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Syed FF, Beeching NJ. Lower-limb deep-vein thrombosis in a general hospital: risk factors, outcomes and the contribution of intravenous drug use. QJM. 2005 Feb;98(2):139-45.
