Patient was educated on the common reasons responsible for the development of deep vein thrombosis as follows:
- Any condition that can make the blood flow sluggish, thick, and easy to clot will increase the chances for DVT formation.
- Some forms of cancers and contraceptive pills are known to thicken the blood and so, increase the formation of clot.
- Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you have certain medical conditions that affect how your blood clots. Deep vein thrombosis can also happen if you don’t move for a long time, such as after surgery, following an accident, or when you are confined to a hospital or nursing home bed.
