When the blood in the veins moves slower than how it should, it can lead to the formation of clots, and when these clots are formed in a deep vein, it is known as deep vein thrombosis. The condition can cause several serious health problems if neglected, including a pulmonary embolism.

Thankfully, there are several early signs and prevention tips for DVT that can help you nip it in the bud.

Early signs of DVT
Knowing about the early signs and prevention tips for DVT can help you identify the condition before it takes a severe shape and, in some cases, even help you keep it at bay. DVT does not show symptoms to everyone. But in cases where the symptoms are seen, they are mostly related to the obstruction caused in the flow of blood while returning to the heart. This obstruction leads to a formation of a backup of blood in your leg. Some of the early warning signs that you should look out for are:

• Swelling in the arms and legs which might not give any warning before happening
• Feeling sore or pain when you walk or stand
• Feeling warm in the area that is hurting
• Enlargement of the veins
• Skin turning blue or red
• Worsening of the leg pain while bending the foot
• Cramps in the legs that usually start in the calf

Some people might not feel all the symptoms, while others might not feel any of these signs at all. Sometimes, the symptoms can also look like a result of an infection in the arm or the leg.

Earlier, some doctors used to perform simple tests in order to diagnose the presence of a blood clot in the leg. Like, the toes of the patient were pulled toward their nose or the calves were squeezed in order to induce pain. However, the effectiveness of these techniques in diagnoses a blood clot was not proven. In recent times, doctors have stopped relying on any of the symptoms to diagnose the condition. Regardless of the symptoms, the patient is feeling, doctors use more reliable methods to diagnose DVT now.

Prevention of DVT
In the country, around 350,000 people get diagnosed with blood clotting problems. Surprisingly, almost the same amount of people are not aware that they might have blood clots. Even when a person is at risk of developing DVT, there are several preventive measures that they can take to prevent it from developing. Some of the measures include:

• Workout regularly

Swimming, cycling, or walking can prove to extremely beneficial in keeping DVT at bay.

• Quit smoking

Get medications, gums, nicotine patches, and help from support groups to help you live a healthy lifestyle and to prevent DVT.

• Keep your blood pressure under check

Keep a watch on your blood pressure. Check it at least once a year and if the doctor advises doing it more frequently, don’t ignore it. If medication is required to keep blood pressure under control, make sure you take it.