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Although varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) both affect the veins, these two conditions have different causes, involve different kinds of veins, and have unique symptoms. One is also more ...

Those bulging, twisted blood vessels snaking down your legs aren’t just a cosmetic concern. For millions of Americans, varicose veins represent a silent health crisis that’s far more serious than most ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in the legs. These clots require medical care right away. These clots are dangerous because they can break loose, travel ...

OVER 50 PERCENT of the American adult population suffers from some sort of vein problem with their legs. If you have immediate family members who have had varicose veins or spider veins then the odds ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the body, often found in the legs. The blood clots that form can break loose, travel to other parts of the body such as the ...

Experts are warning people who like to sit in the same position for hours, especially cross-legged. According to doctors, whether you are travelling, sitting in your office, or happily enjoying ...

People who experience leg weight, swelling and pain after extended periods of sitting might be suffering from deep vein issues, because these symptoms often appear after long flights, road trips and ...

More than 30 million Americans suffer from venous disease, but only 10 percent seek treatment for it, according to the Society for Vascular Medicine. Valves in a person’s deep leg veins keep blood ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

Blood clots naturally occur to keep your body from losing too much blood after an injury. If your body does not properly break down a clot, you may develop a serious condition called a deep vein ...