What is post-thrombotic syndrome?
Veins are the blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. The veins in the calf and thigh is equipped with internal valves to prevent blood flow back (opposite direction from the heart). Post-thrombotic syndrome describes the condition that occurs when a blood clot in a vein in the thigh or leg has broken valves or lead to scarring of the deep veins so that it interferes with the free flow of blood. There is also a consequence condition, a complication of inflammation undergone deep ( deep-vein thrombosis ). Such sequelae lead to increase internal pressure in the veins, which in turn causes changes in the calf or thigh because of seepage of fluid from blood vessels.
Post-thrombotic syndrome occurs typically after the previous blood clot in the calf or thigh.
You will eventually have a swelling in the foot, especially in the calf and ankle region.
The color change occurs where the skin is gray or brownish discoloration.
It often occurs dermatitis and ulceration of the skin, and some are annoying itching.
Many people have been varying degrees of pain or heaviness sensation in the foot.
About half of those who have had blood clots in the deep veins, develop post-thrombotic syndrome within two years.
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