Does DVT Risk Increase with a Cast or Splint?
Wondering if your risk of deep vein thrombosis goes up if you must wear a cast or a splint? “Any kind of immobility, which slows down the blood flow in the legs, will increase the [...]
What if You Get a DVT While on Coumadin (Warfarin)?
Is it possible for someone to get a deep vein thrombosis while on the blood thinner coumadin (Warfarin), and if so, why? This is a prescription drug that's so effective at thinning blood, that it [...]
One Calf Swollen, Hurts, Red: Possible Causes
A doctor points out many possible causes (some very serious!) of swelling, pain and redness in just one calf. If a calf is swollen, red and painful (hurts, aches, or feels crampy), especially if there’s [...]
How Long Does It Take DVT to Form from Bed Rest?
Dr. Kevin Casey explains the time lapse for DVT to form from bed rest. How long might it take for a deep vein thrombosis to develop as a result of excessive bed rest? “This is [...]
Can You Get a Blood Clot (DVT) from Lifting Weights?
A vascular surgeon answers the question of can lifting weights cause a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis). Many bodybuilders and those who lift weights want to know if weightlifting can somehow cause a DVT. Sometimes, [...]
Can a DVT Cause Swelling in the Ankle Only & Nowhere Else?
How likely is it that the swelling in only one ankle, but nowhere else in the leg, is being caused by a deep vein thrombosis? A DVT typically causes swelling up and down the lower [...]
Can a Deep Vein Thrombosis Be Permanent?
Warning: A DVT can leave permanent effects. You want to do everything possible to avoid this very serious (and highly avoidable) condition. A vascular surgeon responds to the question: Can a deep vein thrombosis become [...]
Can Chronic Stress Cause a DVT?
A vascular surgeon is asked if chronic stress can actually trigger a deep vein thrombosis. “There is no real objective data on an association of chronic stress and DVT risk that I am aware of,” [...]
Can Compression Stockings Cause a DVT to Break Off?
A doctor answers the question if compression socks or stockings can trigger dislodging of a DVT. Compression socks or stockings are well-known to people who have a medical condition that causes fluid retention in their [...]
How Long in Length Can a DVT Be?
A doctor explains how long a DVT can measure in length; no wonder a breakoff can cause a massive fatal pulmonary embolism. Perhaps you’ve always thought that a DVT, a blood clot in a deep [...]
You Suspect DVT; Ultrasound Negative; What’s Next Step?
Find out what testing you should insist upon if you suspect a DVT but the ultrasound turns up negative. One of my articles on DVT is about Staci Stringer, who was told she did not [...]
Top 4 Causes of Swollen Legs after Surgery
There are four main conditions that can cause legs to swell after surgery. “There are a number of reasons for swollen legs post-operatively,” says Darren Klass, MD, clinical instructor of interventional radiology at the University [...]
Causes of DVT in Absence of Risk Factors & Clotting Disorder
Find out what can possibly cause a DVT when there’s no risk factors and no clotting disorders. A DVT is a deep vein thrombosis: a blood clot in a vein deep in the body, usually [...]
Blood Clots (DVT): Q & A with MD about this Silent Assassin
Dr. Darren Klass answers questions about deep vein thrombosis, a potentially fatal type of blood clot that can strike anybody, any fitness level, any age. Darren Klass, MD, is Clinical Instructor of Interventional Radiology at [...]
Causes of Calf Cramps in the Middle of the Night
Cramping in your calves overnight has a number of possible causes. Many people have suffered from the sudden spasm of a calf muscle in the middle of the night, caused by tensing it a bit [...]
Calf Pain Only When Walking: Likely Cause
Have you been experiencing mysterious calf pain only when you walk? Perhaps it’s in one calf, or maybe it’s in both. Nevertheless, this area never hurts while you are seated or sleeping. It’s only when [...]
Should You Avoid Running with a DVT in Your Leg?
Running with a DVT? Risky or safe? “Since running would significantly increase arterial flow to the lower extremities, and therefore venous return is also increased, it may be safer to avoid running in the ACUTE [...]
DVT in Your Calf: Is Lifting Weights Safe or Out?
Can working out with weights harm that DVT in your calf or possibly help dissolve it? Being that a sedentary lifestyle is one of the many risk factors for a deep vein thrombosis, it's fair [...]
DVT Calve Pain vs. Pulled Calve Muscle Soreness
Can DVT pain in the calve, and the pain of a pulled muscle in the calve, be distinguished? DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis: a blood clot. A blood clot in the calve can cause [...]
