Hormones 2016

Deep Vein Thrombosis
- You should also check your breasts while looking in a mirror looking for
any change in size or contour, dimpling of the skin or spontaneous
nipple discharge.
- When standing upright in front of the mirror look at your breasts carefully.
Look for any recent changes in the size or shape of your breasts.
- Turn slowly from side to side, so that you can see all parts of your breasts.
- Next put your hands on your head and look for any dimples or bulges
in your breasts, particularly underneath. Dimples which are equal in
size and shape and occur in both breasts are normally harmless.
- Finally rest the palms of your hands on your hips and press down firmly
while holding your shoulders back, this flexes your chest muscles.
Again, look for any changes in appearance. By regular inspection you will
see what is normal for you (Kimble, 2014).
Deep Vein Thrombosis
I have already mentioned DVT’s but I’m also aware that some people don’t
know what a ’DVT’ is or how serious it may be. See also Blood clots.
Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein lying
beneath the deep tissue of the leg and obstructs the normal flow of the blood
back to the heart. It can occur spontaneously or in association with other
risk factors such as;-
Age - the risk appears to increase significantly after the age of 60.
Immobilisation - This may be permanent or a temporary risk. Examples
include after a stroke, people in plaster casts following fractures, longdistance
travel and postoperative recovery. Major surgery, especially
if there was an operation on the abdomen or lower limb, is a common
preventable cause.
Surgery - most especially hip and knee replacements.
Cardiac disease - increased in people who have cardiac disease.
Previous history of DVT - A previous episode of DVT is the strongest risk
factor for DVT with a five-fold increase over baseline risk.
Family history of VTE
Cancer
Smoking
BMI over 30 kg/m 2
Male gender
Acquired or familial thrombophilia
Heart failure
Varicose veins
Trauma to the vein or chronic low-grade injury (vasculitis, stasis, chemotherapy)
Dehydration
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