Most people have heard the term deep vein thrombosis. However, if they were asked to describe what the condition is or the effect that the condition has on the body, they may be hard-pressed to do so.
Deep vein thrombosis is a disease that affects your veins, leading to clots forming inside of a vein that is deep inside your body. A blood clot is when blood congeals together and creates a gel-like, semi-solid state inside of the vein.
Most people will have deep vein thrombosis in one of the veins in their leg. The vein may be in their thighs, or it may be around their calf or some other part of the lower leg. This does not eliminate the possibility of deep vein thrombosis developing in other parts of the body, but it is most commonly seen in the legs.
Just about anyone can develop deep vein thrombosis at any stage in their life. That being said, the vast majority of individuals affected by this disease are over the age of 50. Many of these individuals have conditions that affect the way that the blood is flowing in their veins.
One common condition is an injury that damages the veins. When a vein is damaged, it may not be able to transport blood as efficiently as it could prior to the injury, and this results in blood clots forming.
When a person is obese, their risk of developing this disease increases because their extra weight puts excessive pressure on the veins, especially the veins that are in the legs and in the pelvis. Deep vein thrombosis is a disease that follows hereditary patterns. This means that if your parents, your grandparents or other individuals in your family have a history of deep vein thrombosis, it is likely that you will develop the condition at some point in your life.
Researchers have seen a link between deep vein thrombosis and using birth control pills or undergoing hormone replacement therapy. Smoking seems to increase the risk of people developing deep vein thrombosis. There is definitely a link between the amount that a person smokes and their risk of developing this disorder. The more you smoke, the more likely it is that you will deal with it.
If a person has a sedentary lifestyle or if they spend long hours sitting while at work, traveling by plane or just lounging around the house, they increase their risk of developing this condition. This is especially true if an individual already has some of the other above-mentioned risk factors.
Other factors that might increase the chances of you developing deep vein thrombosis include surgery, especially if the surgery is on your lower extremities. It is often seen connected to joint replacement surgery. Pregnancy is another factor that might increase your chances of dealing with this condition.
If you think you may have this condition, make an appointment at Canada Vein Clinics right away. The sooner you seek professional treatment, the better. For your convenience, we have offices in Toronto, Richmond Hill, Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Vaughan, Kawartha Lakes, Dartmouth, Halifax and Moncton. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!
Consultation
by Alan. Trufal
Category: generalAfter 3 veinous ultrasounds, due to a swollen left leg and painful ankle when walking, I got my doctor to refer me to Canada Vein Clinic. Another ultrasound was done in house. I lucked into a virtual consultation with Dr. Matz himself, shortly after , fully expecting a recommendation for one of the vein treatments . Laser was what I expected. Much to my surprise , after being asked a number of questions relating to my symptoms, Dr. Matz suggested that there was no serious vein problem . He recommended an arterial ultrasound, which was also done in house , shortly afterwards. Before I forget , I would also like to thank the staff , and in particular Sasha , for all her help and concern. It appears that I do have minor vein and artery issues in my left leg. But , nothing that would require any intervention at this point in time. I cannot thank Dr. Matz enough. I believe he is a very honest , caring and most competent doctor . If I ever do need a vein procedure , I will return to have Dr. Matz do it.
VenaSeal
by Billie Johnston
Category: generalGreat experience at Canada Vein Clinic. I had the procedure done approximately 3 years ago to remove my varicose veins. It has taken me this long to leave a review because I wanted to be sure it lasted. It has! I was VERY nervous, but on the day of the procedure felt comfortable and confident that I was "in good hands". The actual procedure was not painful and not even uncomfortable. However, 3 or 4 days after, I did develop pain and discomfort (because I did not follow instructions). It was recommended that I apply Arnica and I did not. When I developed the pain, I did start applying the Arnica and within a day everything was as it should be. Highly recommend Canada Vein Clinic. Very professional, courteous, and informative. And my leg is still smooth and vein free after 3 years!
Venalseal
by Gisele McCann
Category: vein therapyI had contacted Dr.Matz at the Canada Vein Clinic to have removal of some very large veins reviewd. Since I have some medical issues, Dr.Matz suggested that the safest way to achieve this would be with the venaseal procedure. Ultrasounds confirmed that this would be the safest way. I was aware that it may not result in a 100% result. The procedure was basically pain free with a minimal amount of bruising and very fast recovery. Multible Ultrasound checks over 1 years Confirmed that the procedure was successful and improved with time. I submitted pictures for a telephone consultation with Dr.Matz and was assured that minor issues could be addressed at a later date. I was treated with the utmost professionalism by Dr.Matz and the clicic staff. I would recommend to get an assessment by Drt.Matz at Canada Vein Clinics. GMCC
Never felt better
by Lori Brummell
Category: vein therapyOne year ago I got my various veins done. My legs have never felt better. It is expensive but well worth it.
Venaseal Treatment
by Francesco Giordano
Category: vein therapyMy varicose vein was so bad that my calf was almost double the size of the other one. After my Venaseal treatment with Dr. Matz, it has shrunk down to the same as the other one with some minor bruising as the only evidence left of the varicose vein. All the staff at the clinic were friendly and kind. Overall it was a great experience.
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