Deep vein thrombosis. Swollen and inflamed right thigh (left on image) due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a female patient. The left thigh is unaffected. Thrombosis is the formation of a thrombus (clot) in a vein which is usually caused by a combination of sluggish blood flow and a condition that increases the tendency of the blood to clot. This may be caused by obesity,pregnancy,oral contraceptives,injury,infection,liver disease or certain cancers. This condition is more common in post-menopausal women. Part of a clot may be carried to the lungs,heart or brain causing an embolism. Treatment includes using anti-coagulant drugs or surgery | |
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