Should I Be Evaluated For Dvt? Posted: 11-07-05 22:07pm
I went on my honeymoon (10 hr flight) a
little over one month ago. Upon arriving
at our destination, I had a mild pain
behind my left knee, but nothing really
serious. Since then, the pain behind my
knee has continued on and off throughout
the month. This weekend, the pain
definitely progressed so I have been
examining the painful area. I definitely
have superficial veins that are visible,
though I do not yet have any varicose
veins. I am 25 yrs old, female, and in
decent shape. I do not have any other
risk factors for dvt besides the long
flight. But the pain has become quite
persistent, right behind my knee, and it's
definitely a very deep pain. Should I
make an appointment to see my doctor to
have an ultra sound done of the painful
area? Or is it rediculous to think that
a 25 year old, otherwise healthy woman
would have dvt. I don't want to be a
hypochondriac, but I also don't want to
suffer a pe! Any help is greatly
appreciated!
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delancey
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 181 Location: UK
Posted: 11-08-05 05:58am
I'm probably not the best person to answer
this but I believe dvt
can occur at any age so I guess it's worth
getting checked out just in case...
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Stu
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 39 Location: United Kingdom
Dvt Posted: 11-08-05 06:34am
Hi,
as I understand it, the incidence of dvt
amongst air travellers is very small. It
would have to be when you consider the
vast numbers of people on long haul
flights on any given day. I also
understand that dvt is most prevalent in
those over 40 years of age, and also when
there are other contributary factors such
as smoking, etc.
It has not been definitively agreed that
dvt is caused by long haul travel, it may
merely be exacerbated in those who are
already predisposed to dvt.
But nevertheless if you are concerned then
get it checked out. It's always better
to be safe than sorry. But I would say
that chances are you aren't suffering from
dvt.
If it's any reassurance, I have flown on
over 40 long haul flights and have never
suffered a problem.
Take care... :-)
