20-Year-Old Woman Presents with Abdominal Pain and Shockingly Discovered Three Veins Blocked Due to Birth Control Pills Causing Venous Thrombosis

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A 20-year-old woman without prior health issues sought medical help for abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, leading to the discovery of blood clots in three veins - superior mesenteric vein, portal vein, and splenic vein. It was revealed that she had been taking birth control pills long-term, with a family history of deep vein thrombosis, putting her at a high-risk group. The condition was treated using anticoagulant medication and thrombolysis surgery, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and prompt intervention to prevent severe complications associated with venous thrombosis.

Source: YAHOO

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