Deep Vein Thrombosis is a painful and scary condition. We want you to 1. Know what it is and 2. Know how to prevent it… before it ever happens. DVT can affect anyone.

What is it?

Simply, it’s a blood clot, usually in the leg, always in the veins that are deep in your body. You might not have any symptoms at all. But if you do, it’ll start with pain and swelling in the affected leg, sometimes both legs. If that happens for no good reason, go see a doctor to get yourself checked out because these next stages you’ll really want to avoid:

• Shortness of breath
• Coughing blood
• Dizziness
• Chest pain
• Rapid pulse

When can you get it?

Post-op surgery patients are at risk, those that are genetically disposed for blood clots, individuals that are 60 and over, pregnant women, overweight individuals. The Mayo Clinic has a list of the risk factors that we recommend to those concerned with having Deep Vein Thrombosis.

How can you prevent it?

If you were worried about this particular condition, there are a number of things you can do to prevent it from worsening. Anticoagulants are often used for at-risk patients. For post-op patients, elderly individuals and those who are pregnant, walking, elevating your leg and wearing compression socks can help. You can find additional details from Web MD for treatments.

What SocksOn can provide to those suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis.

If you have Deep Vein Thrombosis or are at risk for this condition because you’re over 60, pregnant, or just had surgery, compression socks will help decrease swelling and prevent blood from pooling in the thigh, calf, and ankle. And, although compression socks are a pain to get on, especially if you fall into these three categories, the SocksOn Dressing Aid makes putting them on simple and effortless. Don’t get stuck with frustration when you’re taking the right preventative measures for Deep Vein Thrombosis. Let SocksOn give you back your freedom so you can get back to life.