Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that causes a blood clot deep within a vein. This is usually found in the leg and if neglected, the condition can be fatal, leading to pulmonary embolism. The treatment options for DVT prevent these clots from growing, and make sure that you do not suffer from any long-term complications. The right treatment will prevent the condition from occurring in the future, too. Below is a list of the best procedures you should consider.

• Blood thinners
  Blood thinners, or anticoagulants, are medicines that make sure your existing clots cannot grow further or break off. They prevent new blood clots, too. Interestingly, blood thinners do not actually make the blood thin. These medicines are the most common treatment options for the condition. Some of the most common blood thinners include apixaban, edoxaban, fondaparinux, heparin, rivaroxaban, betrixaban, dabigatran, and warfarin. All these medicines are different options for treating DVT, and your doctor will prescribe them according to which works best for you. For example, the treatment methods for DVT start with your doctor administrating heparin via a vein in your body. It can also be given as a shot. After that, you will have to use the shot twice a day at home. The doctor may prescribe you to take warfarin too, along with the heparin as long as required. You will require blood tests regularly during this time to make sure that medicine levels in your blood are not too low or high, as that can lead to more complications.
• Clot-busting
  Clots generally dissolve by themselves, but they can also cause damage to your vein. If the clot is large enough, it can cause pain, blood circulation issues, and the possibility of pulmonary embolism. If it is in your arms, then the doctor will probably use medications known as thrombolytic agents, which busts the clots. These medicines break the clots very quickly and make sure that your blood can continue to circulate. This way, it can prevent any possibility of valve damages in your veins. However, the one thing you must know regarding the clot-busting medicines is that they are not as safe as blood thinners. The treatment option for DVT can even lead to stroke or bleeding-related problems. This is why these medicines are offered only in a controlled environment where a doctor can administer them using an X-ray to make sure that they are properly given. A catheter is inserted into the vein where the clot is formed so that the medicine can be sent to the clot directly.
• Surgery
  Surgery is one of the treatment options for DVT that is chosen only when the other methods are not effective. A metal device called the vena cava filter is inserted into your main vein so it can stop the clots from moving to other parts of the body.

These treatment options for DVT are offered depending on how serious your case is. Proper treatment can effectively manage the condition and enable one to lead a normal life.