Signs of DVT
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Redness
Your skin can turn red for a number of reasons. It might be down to something irritating the surface or maybe the flow of blood is increased due to exercise. It can also be a sign that you have deep vein thrombosis. This is partly because of the accumulation of more than usual blood in the area as its flow is impeded.
The increased pressure of blood in the veins can also irritate the surrounding tissues, and this can also cause the area to become redder. Bear in mind that discoloration can be caused by a wide range of things, some of which are dangerous. As such, you should get it checked out if it persists.
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