How Much Can Light Smoking Raise DVT Risk?
Could a smoking habit be light enough to no longer be a risk factor for DVT? Or is the risk of deep vein thrombosis the same for light smokers as it is for moderate and Read more...
Can a DVT Cause Pain without Swelling or Redness?
We always hear how a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can cause pain, swelling and/or redness in the affected area, which is commonly the calf. The blood clot may also form in the upper leg or Read more...
Can a DVT Cause Numbness or Tingling in the Leg?
You know that a DVT can cause pain, cramping and soreness in a leg, but did you also know that it can cause numbness and tingling? Read more…
How Much Does Watching TV Raise Blood Clot Risk?
If you watch a lot of TV, you have a higher risk of getting a dangerous blood clot, even if you hit the gym on a regular basis and can flex some muscle. Yes, that’s Read more...
Sciatica Calf Pain vs. DVT Pain: Key Differences
Both sciatica and deep vein thrombosis can cause a lot of calf pain. What’s troubling is that not all DVT pain comes with visible symptoms that strongly point towards this condition. So the patient is Read more...
How Likely Can a Double Mastectomy Cause a DVT?
With your upcoming double mastectomy, you may be worried about a DVT developing after the surgery. And yes, a deep vein thrombosis is possible following a double mastectomy. Read more…
Can You Get a DVT in Your Arm?
Yes, a deep vein thrombosis can occur in the arm, not just in the legs. The risk factors for a DVT occurring in an arm are the same as for the leg -- generally speaking Read more...
Blood Clot Risk in Smoking Women Using Birth Control Pills
Just how likely can birth control pills cause blood clots in smoking women? You keep hearing about the risk of blood clots in smoking women who use birth control. So here is more detailed information Read more...
Can Excess Sleep Cause a Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot) ?
You know that excess sitting can cause a DVT, but what about sleep? How much sleep is too much sleep when it comes to causing a blood clot in your vein? Read more...
Does Microscopic Colitis Increase Risk of a DVT ?
Do you have microscopic colitis and fear getting a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A deep vein thrombosis is an emergency situation because at any moment, this blood clot could dislodge and travel to the lungs, shutting Read more...
How Bad Is Excessive Sitting PLUS Excessive Sleep?
The combination of sleeping long AND excessive sitting is just plain deadly, especially if you add to this dangerous duo lack of exercise. Sleeping over nine hours on a regular basis is considered excessive, and Read more...
DVT Risk after Joint Replacement Surgery Stays for Years
The length of time that DVT risk remains significant after joint replacement surgery will shock you. It’s years. Yes, the risk of this dangerous blood clot goes on for years after the joint replacement. This Read more...
Can Excessive Bed Rest from a Herniated Disc Cause a DVT ?
You’d better avoid a lot of bed rest, no matter how painful your herniated disc, if you want to avoid a DVT (deep vein thrombosis). I asked Dr. Michael Perry, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Read more...
Birth Control Pills Cause Blood Clots in High Risk Women
How long after taking birth control pills might a blood clot form in high risk women like smokers? Blood clots are possible complications of using birth control pills, especially for women at higher risk for Read more...
Premarin vs. Estradiol and Blood Clot (DVT) Risk
Find out which poses a higher risk of a DVT blood clot: estradiol pills or Premarin pills. ************************************** To help manage menopausal symptoms, women can be prescribed estrogen-type pills, but these carry with them the Read more...
Knee Replacement DVT: Patients at Highest Risk?
Certain kinds of patients have the highest risk of a DVT following joint replacement surgery. A DVT is a deep vein thrombosis which could break off and travel to the lungs and be life threatening. Read more...
How Often DVT Kills an American
The rate at which a deep vein thrombosis kills an American will floor you. If anyone ever says that DVTs are rarely life-threatening, you’d better ask yourself what they’ve been smoking, because every year in Read more...
Can a DVT Go Away on Its Own?
Back view of the lower legs of a 75 year-old woman with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The affected leg (left) is noticeably swollen and red. DVT is the formation of a blood clot within Read more...
DVT: Does Family History Mean Higher Risk?
Find out how significant a family history of deep vein thrombosis is for developing this condition. If a sibling of yours has had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg or pelvis, this means Read more...
Birth Control Pills: Blood Clot Risk in Nonsmoking Women?
Women who don't smoke take birth controls, and so do women who smoke--and they have a higher blood clot risk. However, nonsmoking women are STILL at an increased risk for a blood clot simply due Read more...