Post-thrombotic syndrome history and symptoms

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Overview

History and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of PTS in the leg may include:^[1]

pain (aching or cramping)
heaviness
itching or tingling
swelling (edema)
varicose veins
brownish or reddish skin discoloration
ulcer

These signs and symptoms may vary among patients and over time. With PTS, these symptoms typically are worse after walking or standing for long periods of time and improve with resting or elevating the leg.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Kahn SR. How I treat postthrombotic syndrome. Blood 2009; 114: 4624-31.

[kahn2-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Kahn SR. How I treat postthrombotic syndrome. Blood 2009; 114: 4624-31.

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