Warning Signs Of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Discolored Skin On The Leg

Discolored skin on the leg can be one of the early warning signs of deep vein thrombosis. In an area affected by this condition, patients may notice their skin in this area looks paler than the skin around it. Sometimes, the skin may turn red or blue due to a lack of circulation to the area. In addition, there may be distended, bulging veins in the area that are not normally present. Since these skin changes are some of the only visible signs of deep vein thrombosis, patients may wish to monitor the discolored area to see if it changes in color or if it grows in size. Patients may even wish to take a photo of the area and use a marker to draw around the edge of the discoloration to objectively assess whether it is growing. This information may be useful to doctors when assessing the urgency of the condition.

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