Here we are at the end of the first week of March already. Time sure flies, doesn't it? Before we get too much further along in the month, it's important to note that March is an awareness month of great importance to the vein treatment community.
March has been declared Deep Vein Thrombosis Month (or DVT Awareness Month).
Deep Vein Thrombosis is a serious medical condition that affects people who have problematic veins. A clot forms deep in the vein and there is the risk that it will embolize. Varicose veins, although normally only repaired for cosmetic reasons, may be a symtpom of a deeper problems such as DVT.
One of the things that you can during DVT Awareness Month is to education yourself and those around you about the risks of this problem. More importantly, you can start to engage in varicose vein prevention habits that will help you to decrease your own chances of developing DVT.
The purpose of this awareness month is to let you and people like you know what the risks are for developing DVT. Pay attention to the development of varicose veins, swelling in the legs or general leg pain that doesn't have an identifiable cause. Work with a doctor to make sure that you prevent problems related to DVT.
Question of the Day: What can you do to support DVT Awareness Month?
