A blood clot in the leg, also called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a serious health condition that needs quick attention.

Everyone bleeds, and in most cases, blood clotting, or coagulation, is a good thing. “A blood clot (also known as a thrombus) is a jello-like material that your body creates to stop bleeding when you ...

At the time, Brittany Aydelotte thought a volleyball injury caused her leg pain and swelling. She soon learned a blood clot was to blame. As a teen, Brittany Aydelotte played sports. When she began ...

WASHINGTON — Far too many Americans are dying of dangerous blood clots that can masquerade as simple leg pain, says a major new government effort to get both patients and their doctors to recognize ...

That pesky swelling in your legs may actually be blood clots, or deep vein thrombosis. Here's how to spot it - and how to prevent it.

The femoral vein, a blood vessel located deep inside each of the thighs, is prone to blood clots. Known as femoral vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the femoral vein or its branches can have serious ...

Whitmore is the latest NBA player to be diagnosed with the condition, joining a list that includes Victor Wembanyama and ...

It’s better to be told nothing is wrong than to regret not seeing a medical professional sooner. Here's what you need to know.

The news on Damian Lillard's persistent right calf injury was not good. The veteran all-star Milwaukee Bucks guard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in his lower right leg). He ...

The San Antonio Spurs announced Thursday that center Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The Frenchman learned of his ...

Cephalic vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the cephalic vein in the arm. It occurs when something affects the vein’s blood flow to the heart. The condition generally resolves by itself but can become ...

WHEN YOU CUT YOURSELF, your blood clots over the injury to keep you from bleeding excessively. Once the injury heals, your body naturally dissolves the clot. So, blood clotting, also known as ...