Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a severe form of venous obstruction in which a clot extensively blocks the return of blood from a limb, compromising its circulation. It is a situation that requires prompt medical attention.
How it presents: significant swelling, bluish discoloration, and intense pain in the affected leg or arm, along with a feeling of heaviness.
When should you seek urgent care? If a limb becomes very swollen, painful, and bluish in color suddenly, you should seek attention right away.
Which specialist treats it? The angiologist and the vascular surgeon are the professionals who study disorders of the veins and circulation. Because it can progress rapidly, the most prudent course is to have it evaluated urgently by one of them.
Data on 11 doctors who treat phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Specialties that treat phlegmasia cerulea dolens
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Doctors specialized in phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Saul Soto Solis
Dr. José Ángel Barajas Colón
Dr. Pablo Martín Boada Sandoval
Dra. Laura Figueroa Hernández
Dr. Carlos Cesar Ramirez Moreno
Dra. Gabriela Maya Duarte
Dr. Luis Alberto Guzmán Cruz
Dr. Misael Sanchez
Dra. Yuriria Orea Gaona
Dr. Roberto Castañeda Gaxiola
Dr. Enrique Santillán Aguayo
Dr. Jorge Antonio Torres Martinez
Dr. Arturo Morales Bravo
Dr. Victor Hugo Navarro Ceja
Dra. Leticia Arcos Acosta
Dr. Jorge García Dávila
Dr. Juan Miguel Rodriguez Trejo
Dr. Jose Luis Camacho Carranza
Frequently asked questions
What is phlegmasia cerulea dolens?
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a severe form of venous obstruction in which a clot extensively blocks the return of blood from a limb, compromising its circulation. It is a situation that requires prompt medical attention.
Which doctor treats phlegmasia cerulea dolens?
Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens is usually treated by specialists in angiologist, vascular surgeon, vascular surgeon.