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    How is Deep Vein Thrombosis treated?

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    After DVT is diagnosed, treatments include the following:

    Anticoagulant medication: these thin the blood to stop clots from getting bigger and reduce the risk of blood clots from moving elsewhere.

    You may have to take it for several months or longer depending on the cause and location of the clot

    Compression stockings: You may also be asked to wear prescription graded elastic compression stockings to reduce leg swelling.

    Regular exercise can help to prevent blood pooling and help circulation

    Elevation of affected leg(s) between mobilising throughout the day.

    Staying hydrated is important to reduce the blood thickening.

    In minority of cases, when DVT is very severe, a medicine is used to break down the clot. They are injected via a tube directly into the blood clot. You normally need to stay in hospital when this is given as it can cause serious bleeding.

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