Acute vein thrombosis refers to a condition when a blood clot blocks the vein. The blockage in these vessels can slow down the blood flow or even can stop the blood flow resulting in some serious complications. It causes pain and swelling. The larger the blood clot, the more veins are damaged, and the symptoms become severe.
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What is the treatment for acute vein thrombosis?
Query: Hello doctor, A 49-year-old patient presented with acute vein thrombosis of the lower extremities. He was admitted for acute bilateral swelling following a three-month course of hematoma formation and one episode of spontaneous hematuria. On admission, the patient is pale with multiple cutaneous hem... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The APTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) test is positive (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So three causes should be ruled out: Hemophilia A or B. Intrinsic factor coagulation factor deficiency. That is factor 12,11,9,8. Lupus inhibitors.... Read Full »
Are mesenteric vascular thrombosis, septic shock, and ARF complications of diabetes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have diabetes mellitus with a myeloproliferative disorder, massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding, mesenteric vascular thrombosis, and septic shock with ARF. How do I get this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The main cause of your problem is diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a prothrombotic condition creating a clot that blocks the mesenteric veins draining the intestine. Blockage of these vital veins causes decreased blood flow to the intestines causing ischemia and infarction ... Read Full »