Post-thrombotic syndrome is a condition that people can develop after they have a deep vein thrombosis (a type of blood clot). It can happen weeks or months after the initial clot.

## Symptoms

Symptoms of post-thrombotic syndrome include:

- Leg pain, especially pain that's worse when you stand
- Leg swelling
- Itchiness or tingling in your leg
- Leg cramps
- Dark or red skin on your leg

## Treatment

Compression therapy is the main treatment for post-thrombotic syndrome. This involves wearing prescription-grade compression socks during the day on the affected leg.

If you have a major blockage in the vein, you may need surgery to remove it.

## Risk Factors

Post-thrombotic syndrome is a complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, not everyone with a DVT will develop this syndrome. Things that raise your risk of post-thrombotic syndrome after a DVT include:

- Being overweight or obese
- Having more than one DVT
- A DVT above your knee
- Having symptoms from your DVT
- Not taking blood thinners



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Vascular Medicine Center](/departments/cardiovascular-center/vascular-medicine-center) 

 A center providing vascular care, including diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, and blood vessel disorders, with coordinated servi… 

 

 

  department###  [Vascular and Endovascular Surgery](/departments/cardiovascular-center/vascular-medicine-center/vascular-and-endovascular-surgery) 

 A program within the Vascular Medicine Center providing vascular and endovascular surgery, including diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as aneurysms, peripheral artery di…