Post-treatment considerations

Understanding post-thrombotic syndrome (PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis.)

Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis.) is a complication that affects some people who have had deep vein thrombosisThrombosis refers to abnormal, life-threatening blood clots that form in the artery or vein. (DVTDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): The condition that describes when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops in a deep vein.). Although you may be ready to put your DVTDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): The condition that describes when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops in a deep vein. behind you, it is important to be aware of what PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis. is and which symptoms to watch out for.

What is PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis.?

Even if a DVTDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): The condition that describes when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops in a deep vein. has been successfully treated, it may have done long-lasting damage to the veins and valves, resulting in a condition called PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis.. With PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis., people can experience leg pain, swelling and general discomfort. PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis. is a challenging condition to cope with in its own right. The effects of PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis. are long lasting and may be difficult to treat.

When am I at risk for PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis.?

The chances of getting PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis. are highest during the first 2 years after DVTDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): The condition that describes when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops in a deep vein., although the risk can continue for many years after. Although PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis. symptoms may appear soon after DVTDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): The condition that describes when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops in a deep vein. treatment stops, it cannot be diagnosed with certainty for another 3 to 6 months. Since PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis. poses a long-term risk, it is essential to follow your doctor’s recommendations even after your DVTDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): The condition that describes when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops in a deep vein. treatment is finished.

Stay on course with your treatment

You should never stop treatment without speaking to your doctor first, even if symptoms have subsided. If you do so, you risk that your DVTDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): The condition that describes when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops in a deep vein. does not fully dissolve and causes damage to your veins. 

Watching out for PTSPost thrombotic syndrome (PTS): Describes a long-term effects that can follow from a Deep Vein Thrombosis. symptoms

Contact your doctor for an appointment right away if you experience any of the following symptoms in your leg or foot:

Pain, swelling, aching or heaviness 

Cramping, itching or tingling

Bluish or brown pigmentation

Ulcer 

Enlarged or gnarled veins, known as varicose veins

 

 

 

 

MAT 50155 Last approved April 2022