Symptoms Of Venous Thrombosis In The Legs

They should definitely be treated and monitored, regardless of whether they are smaller or larger. 

Many women suffer from the symptoms caused by varicose veins on a daily basis. Varicose veins are not only unsightly but also dangerous. Regular medical check-ups are important to avoid possible  venous thrombosis .

They should definitely be treated and watched, regardless of whether they are smaller or larger.

Varicose veins are caused by circulatory disorders, with the risk of  dangerous blood clots forming,  which disrupt the correct blood flow.

How can provision be made here? What are the symptoms of a vein thrombosis ? In today’s post you will learn more about this topic to protect your health.

What is vein thrombosis?

The name alone is scary: deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is a localized, intravascular blood clotting in a vein that leads to a thrombus. It is almost always deep and occurs in those places where the blood circulation is poor, ie on the calves and thighs.

The greatest risk is when the blood clot breaks up and moves to another part of the body. For example, it can  block a pulmonary artery and cause pulmonary embolism. This is a serious health risk.

Even if people between the ages of 50 and 60 suffer from venous thrombosis more often, it can also affect young women,  as this depends on the condition of the varicose veins.

The clot is more likely to break up if it appears in the upper parts of the legs (on the thighs). That is why regular check-ups are extremely important. In some cases, surgery is necessary.

Symptoms of venous thrombosis in the legs

What symptoms can indicate a vein thrombosis? The first thing you should know is that there are two types of venous thrombosis, superficial and deep, which pose a greater health risk. Symptoms vary depending on the type of thrombosis:

1. Superficial vein thrombosis

This can be felt immediately. This causes a part of the varicose veins to enlarge, become hard and bluish. This can be seen at first glance and is also painful.

A feeling of heat becomes noticeable in the affected area, the pressure is almost unbearable. Caution is advised here: a superficial vein thrombosis is often the first sign of a later deep vein thrombosis, infections or phlebitis often occur.

2. Deep vein thrombosis

Usually one is not aware that the superficial vein thrombosis degenerates into a deep one. The following symptoms can be warning signs:

• Increased pressure in those places where there are varicose veins that are inflamed, hardened and bluish.
• Almost unbearable feeling of heat in these areas.
• Ascending tingling sensation from the legs to the groin.
• The leg hardens, when touched with the hand it feels stiff.
• Great care should be taken if the skin turns bluish in color or becomes pale and colorless. This is a sign that the blood in the legs is having great difficulty circulating.

Can a vein thrombosis be prevented?

Varicose veins are mostly genetic. If, in addition to the hereditary factor, there are wrong lifestyle habits, sedentariness and a wrong diet or obesity, the development of varicose veins is strongly promoted.

When the first varicose veins become noticeable,  you should prevent a vein thrombosis with the following measures:

• Exercise every day  , for example a half-hour walk  is very beneficial. Swimming or cycling are also excellent forms of exercise.
• Cold showers on the legs.
• Reduce or avoid salt, sugar, fats, industrial pastries, carbonated soft drinks, white flour … that is, all those  foods that promote circulatory disorders.
• Drink plenty of water, natural fruit juices, and herbal teas (e.g. horsetail, peppermint, or rosemary).
• There are helpful ointments made with horse chestnut. These are available in pharmacies and are usually very effective for treating varicose veins that are still superficial.
• If you already have primary vein thrombosis and your veins are bulging and bluish, you should definitely speak to your doctor to consider appropriate treatment or, if necessary, surgery. There is always a risk of thrombus, so you should follow your doctor’s advice.