As we have always noted in past blogs, awareness is key to prevention. Educating the public about the risks, dangers, symptoms and treatments for various diseases can significantly aid in early detection and preventing serious problems from accruing. This month our highlight of awareness month is Deep Vein Thrombosis Month (DVT Month). DVT affects at least 2 million people a year and has potential to be fatal if gone untreated, which is why physicians are urging people to get educated about the dangers of DVT this month.
A local New Jersey paper reports, “To help the public learn about the disease, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, or RWJUH, in New Brunswick will be hosting an awareness event at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, that will highlight DVT's risk factors, warning signs and related effects.”
If treated early DVT can be virtually harmless, alongside the dangers DVT also causes pain, discomfort and unattractive veins. So it’s vital to your vein and leg health that you learn more about the available treatments.
