Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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goodtoknow says: A DVT is a blood clot, usually in your leg, it is generally caused by inactivity, not just flying. Sitting still for hours on end, whether on a plane, in a car, or behind a desk, can increase your chance of developing deep vein thrombosis, although they are very rare in people under 40 and are most common in the very overweight or those recuperating from surgery. The easiest way to prevent DVT is to move around, rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes. Compression stockings can help too. See your GP if you're concerned.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from patient.co.uk, read on.

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein, usually a leg vein. The common cause is immobility. A complication occurs in some cases where part of the blood clot breaks off and travels to the lung (pulmonary embolus). This is usually prevented if you are given anticoagulation treatment.

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hilary wright, 12 months

i am hilary wright and i have 2 clots in my leg. i have had them for about 1 year and a half.how do you get them to go away or can you make them go away.i am on warfin to thin my blood i go every week to the warfin clinic.if you can answer A.S.A.P please. thanks

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