• Blood clot in a vein most often affecting the legs
• Symptoms may include pain and swelling over the affected area
• Cause may be due to injury of the blood vessel, immobility or sedentary lifestyle or can be related to pregnancy
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in females
• Can occur at any age
• May be mild without symptoms to severe and life threatening if the clot moves to the lungs

• Wear compression stockings
• Elevate affected leg on a pillow

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen