3.Diagnosis
Your doctor will check you for signs of DVT. They may also ask about your medical history, medications you’re taking, medical problems of close relatives, and things that raise your chances of having this condition. An ultrasound is the most common way to confirm you have it. The test uses sound waves to «see» the blood flow and reveal a clot. You might also need other tests, such as a blood test called a d-dimer.
4.Blood Thinners
Drugs called anticoagulants are the most common way to treat DVT. Although they’re known as blood thinners, they don’t really thin your blood. They make it less «sticky» to prevent new blood clots from forming. They can’t break up a clot you already have, but they will give your body time to dissolve one on its own. You take these medications in a pill or by needle.
