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Treatment options for PTS
Post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a long term condition that may occur in DVT patients. In this video, Dr Jessie Shea explains some of the treatment options that can be used to relieve the symptoms of PTS to improve the quality of life, according to different types of PTS patients.
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Painkillers are often recommended to help reduce the soreness of the calves associated with post-thrombotic syndrome. Although the treatment with post-thrombotic syndrome with drugs has been studied, drugs are not widely used because none have been shown to be of major benefit. If standard treatment is not working for you, and particularly if you develop leg ulcers due to poor blood flow, your doctor may consider referring you to vascular surgery to see if there's a surgical procedure that might help. One of the surgical options they may offer is a stent being placed into the affected vein to help improve the blood flow. As PTS is a chronic condition, treatment will need to be continued long term to provide continual relief from symptoms.
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