- chest pain,
- coughing up of blood,
- continued pain or swelling in the affected area,
- or if you experience any new symptoms.
Preventing Recurrent DVT
You can help prevent a recurrence of DVT, once you have been treated successfully, by practicing a few simple steps such as avoiding knee socks or other hosiery that may inhibit the flow of blood in your legs; wearing support stockings designed for varicose veins; not crossing your legs or ankles when sitting or lying; raising the foot of your bed to keep your legs elevated during the night; using an ottoman or foot rest during the day to help keep your feet higher than your hips when sitting; and when resting be sure that you keep moving your legs and flexing your ankles and toes.The good news about deep vein thrombosis is that with early and proper medical intervention, most blood clots resolve without any complications. However, DVT that is left untreated can result in severe complications including death.
