Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens
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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 80 doctors who treat phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Which specialist treats phlegmasia cerulea dolens?
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens, a serious complication of venous thrombosis, requires immediate care from a vascular specialist (angiologist). If you have a bluish, very swollen, and painful leg, seek urgent care with this specialist. You can find vascular specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
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, a serious complication of venous thrombosis, requires immediate care from a vascular specialist (angiologist). If you have a bluish, very swollen, and painful leg, seek urgent care with this specialist. You can find vascular specialists near you through our directory.