Deep vein thrombosis

A large DVT causes limb swelling and discolouration

The worst form of DVT can cause gangrene of the toes (phlegmasia caerulea dolens)

Although much talked about, serious DVT (traveller's thrombosis) after a long haul flight is quite rare

It is important to treat DVT effectively to reduce the liklihood and severity of post phlebitic problems (pain, swelling, skin discolouration and ulceration)

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