Blood clots, or thrombosis, especially in the legs (DVT), pose serious health risks. Extended inactivity, trauma, medical ...

Pain, although not universal ... A useful proof of deep thrombosis, insufficiently appreciated, is the presence of a thrombosed area in a superficial vein, particularly on the back of the calf.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes a clot in a vein (often in your legs), can sometimes develop without warning—especially when you’re traveling or seated for long stretches ...

The oral contraceptive pill, commonly referred to as “the pill”, was introduced in the 1960s. With it, women were able to ...

Compression socks help improve blood flow and reduce swelling in the feet and ankles. Here’s everything to know to decide if ...

A doctor has taken to TikTok to urge plane passengers to not be sitting with their legs crossed for a very specific reason.

The NHS has issued a critical warning, urging individuals to dial 999 if they observe any of two signs that could signal a potentially life-threatening blood clot. These symptoms may suggest that the ...

Thurner syndrome (MTS) is a clinicopathological condition where the left common iliac vein is compressed by the overlying right common iliac artery, potentially leading to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ...

Traveling often includes sitting for periods of time, which can increase your chances of developing a deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot that forms in a large vein. Part of the clot can break ...

Independent of obstruction, deep venous thrombosis has the potential to cause secondary valve failure by direct damage to the valve or fibrosis of the vein wall, preventing the ability of the ...