Celebrex Side Effects: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
A condition in which the deep vein (a blood vessel returning blood to the
heart, usually located within muscles) forms a blood clot restricting
blood flow. Deep vein thrombosis can occur anywhere in the body, but it is
commonly found in the deep veins of the pelvis, thighs, and legs.
DVT may
arise from physical injury to the vein, reduced blood flow (i.e. narrowed
veins), and in states that allow for increased blood clotting factors (i.e.
hypercoagulation or thrombophilia).
Symptoms of DVT consist of pain and
swelling, but many patients who have DVT may develop no symptoms until the clot
is dislodged and causes an embolism through blocking an artery in the
lung.
Deep Vein Thrombosis can be treated with anti-coagulant medicines
such as warfarin (Coumadin) - [a drug not indicated with the use of
Vioxx].
For patients incapable of tolerating anti-coagulant medicines
treatment can be obtained through the use of filters in the large vein leading
to the heart.
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see also:
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