veins <\/a>of the body, such as the upper or lower leg. On rare occasions, the clot may form in other areas of the body as well. Other names for this condition used in the medical community include; postphlebitic syndrome, thromboembolism, and post-thrombotic syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nDVT typically presents symptoms within hours of the clot forming in the vein. Those patients that experience DVT in their upper or lower leg may experience swelling in their ankles and feet, along with a pulsing effect as blood struggles to pass around the clot. It\u2019s important to note that this symptom may not occur in almost half of all reported cases.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nOther related symptoms of DVT may include; cramping in the calve or foot, as well as a reddish or blue color developing on the skin of the affected area. DVT is a severe health condition that requires immediate treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<\/div>