How to Minimize the Risk of DVT After Surgery
After surgery, your body goes through a number of changes that can increase your risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). When blood doesn't flow through your veins normally, it can pool and form a blood clot. If this forms in one of the veins deep in your body, it is called a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Left untreated, a DVT can cause serious complications, such as a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that travels to the lungs).
There are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk of developing a DVT after surgery, including:
- Getting up and moving around as soon as possible after surgery
- Wearing compression stockings to help keep blood flowing in your veins
- Taking blood thinners to help prevent blood clots from forming
- Avoiding smoking, which can damage the lining of your veins
- Drinking plenty of fluids to help keep your blood flowing
FAQs: - What are the symptoms of DVT? - Swelling, pain, or tenderness in your leg or calf. - What happens if you leave a DVT untreated? - Untreated DVT can cause serious complications, such as a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that travels to the lungs). - How long do you have to wear compression stockings after surgery? - Your doctor will likely recommend that you wear compression stockings for two to three weeks after surgery. - Can you take blood thinners if you have a history of bleeding? - The risk of bleeding is usually low, but your doctor will need to weigh the risks and benefits of taking blood thinners. - What is the best way to prevent DVT after surgery? - The best way to prevent DVT is to get up and move around as soon as possible after surgery.
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