Symptoms
- Swelling of one leg
- Pain or tenderness in the calf or thigh
- Warmth and redness
Sudden breathlessness or chest pain can mean a clot has reached the lungs. Go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Diagnosis
A Doppler ultrasound confirms the clot and shows how far it extends.
Treatment
Blood-thinning medicines
The main treatment for most people.
Catheter-directed thrombolysis
In selected patients with a large clot, medicine is delivered directly into the clot through a thin tube.
Mechanical thrombectomy
A device removes the clot through a pinhole.
Venous stenting
Used where a narrowed vein caused the clot.
IVC filter
For selected patients who cannot take blood thinners.
Recovery
Hospital stay is usually short. Blood thinners and compression stockings are normally continued afterwards.
Where to get this treatment: Dr. Roy consults at ILS Hospital, Dum Dum and at several other hospitals in Kolkata. See consultation locations and timings, or book an appointment.
This page is for general information only. Suitability for any procedure is decided after consultation and scans.