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Only 40 to 50 percent of people with DVT have obvious signs and symptoms of DVT, and the condition often goes unrecognized.When they do occur, signs and symptoms vary depending on the severity of the condition.DVT may cause pain and swelling in one or both legs, or less commonly, in an arm. There may also be tenderness in the affected area, and an increase in skin temperature (compared to the unaffected limb). Signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include:Pain in the legTenderness in the calf (this is one of the most important signs)Leg tenderness Swelling of the leg Increased warmth of the legRedness in the legBluish skin discolorationDiscomfort when the foot is pulled upward With DVT high up in the leg (ileofemoral vein), superficial veins may become visible over the thigh and hip areas as well as over the lower abdomen.
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