Deep vein thrombosis
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What is deep vein thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the development of a blood clot in a major deep vein in the leg, thigh, pelvis, or abdomen. The blockage of venous blood flow generally causes swelling and pain in the affected area.
Common symptoms reported by people with deep vein thrombosis
Treatments taken by people for deep vein thrombosis
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Compare treatments taken by people with deep vein thrombosis
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Who has deep vein thrombosis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 151 say DVT is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 24 | |
| 30s | 64 | |
| 40s | 55 | |
| 50s | 61 | |
| 60s | 49 | |
| 70+ | 130 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 227 | |
| Female | 512 |