What can trigger DVT?


What can trigger DVT?

Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Surgery, particularly surgery of the hip or leg, or abdominal surgery.
  • Trauma or bone fracture.
  • A long period of bed rest or sitting for a long time (e.g., on an airplane or in a car)
  • Cancer.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Birth control pills or hormones taken for symptoms of menopause.
  • Varicose veins.


How do you know if a blood clot is traveling?

Signs of a blood clot traveling
  • shortness of breath.
  • lightheadedness.
  • sharp chest pain that worsens when breathing in.
  • back pain.
  • cough, which may contain blood.
  • excessive sweating.
  • blue lips or nails.


What is the average age to get a blood clot?

You can get deep-vein clots at any age, but it usually affects people who are older than 40. After 40, the risk for DVT and PE may double with each passing decade. The exact reasons for that aren't clear. One study looked at hospitalized people 60 and older.


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