DVT Medical Reference

When you have a blood clot in a large vein in your leg, you may wonder what happens next. Here's what to expect in DVT treatment and life with DVT at home.

Any clot that forms in your body, from an injury to a DVT, needs to get cleared out at some point. Here’s how it happens and what treatments can help.

DVT can be different in lower and upper body extremities. Different things cause blood clots in the arms and legs, and you may need different tests to diagnose them. Find out who is at risk for upper and lower extremity DVT and how they're treated.

Everyone from athletes to pilots uses compression socks. Should you? Find out what conditions they can help and when it’s best not to use them.

A sore knee could be a sign of a bigger problem like popliteal vein thrombosis, but don't jump to conclusions. It might just be a Baker's cyst. Learn how to tell the difference.

A prothrombin gene mutation means you’re more likely to get blood clots. Find out what it is, what to look for, and how it’s treated.

May-Thurner syndrome boosts your odds of getting deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Find out what it is, what to look for, and how it’s treated.

Learn about chronic venous insifficiency and what happens when the veins in your legs stop working right.

Find out about the causes and treatments of a blood clot called venous thromboembolism (VTE) and what you can do to prevent it.

Learn about the connection between deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and cancer, and whether DVT raises your risk of cancer.

What if that's not a charley horse or shin splints? Find out why blood clots form after leg injuries, why that's a problem, and what you can do about it.

When are you likely to develop a blood clot after surgery, and why is that a problem? Find out what symptoms to watch for and how you can prevent one.

Thrombophlebitis is a condition that affects your blood circulation. Learn what causes it and who’s at risk.

If my doctor thinks I may have thrombophlebitis, what tests will I need to undergo? WebMD gives a description of the diagnostic tests used to learn whether you are suffering from thrombophlebitis or some other condition.

The D-dimer test is a quick way to check if you might have a serious blood clot. Learn about the test, when you would need one, and what the results can tell you.

A Doppler ultrasound is a quick, painless way to check for problems with blood flow such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Find out what it is, when you need one, and how it’s done.

Not all blood clots are created equal. WebMD explains the different types, why they happen, and common symptoms.

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep inside your body. WebMD explains what causes it, as well as the symptoms and how you can prevent it.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of blood clot that forms in a vein deep inside your body. WebMD explains what puts you at risk and offers ways to prevent it.

Damage to the vessels outside your heart can cause serious problems. WebMD explains what you need to know about peripheral vascular disease.

WebMD explains factor V Leiden and how this disorder affects your blood's clotting process.

While men generally are more likely to have deep vein thrombosis, WebMD explains how hormones during different stages of women's lives can raise their chances of getting a potentially deadly clot.

WebMD describes different places in your body you can get a blood clot, and what symptoms that might mean it's happening to you.

Swelling in the legs is caused by a build-up of fluid called edema. It can also result from inflammation of soft tissue. Learn about the possible medical conditions and medications that can cause swollen legs and calves.

If you have painful, red, or swollen legs, you’ll want to find out why. Some conditions that affect the veins in your legs are harmless, while others can be deadly. WebMD shows you how to tell the difference.