Deep vein thrombosis

Are your unsightly veins dangerous?

With warmer weather, many of us are showing off our legs by wearing shorts or skirts. But those of you whose legs are covered with blue veins (varicose veins) may be shying away from showing off your legs. Aside from being hard to look at, varicose veins can cause symptoms including itchiness, heaviness, fatigue, and ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis increases deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) and blood clot in lungs risk, study

Rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) and blood clots in lungs, according to research. The findings revealed that individuals with rheumatoid arthritis – an inflammatory type of arthritis – have triple the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis and double the risk of pulmonary thromboembolism (blood clotting in ...click here to read more

Asthma patients face higher risk of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis

Asthma patients face higher risk of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. The findings were published in the European Respiratory Journal. Researchers looked at moderate to severe asthma sufferers and their risk of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which the main artery of the lung or the bronchi ...click here to read more

Thrombophlebitis (phlebitis) can cause superficial thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis

Thrombophlebitis (phlebitis) can cause superficial thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis. Thrombophlebitis is when a blood clot occurs in one or more veins within the legs. Although rare, thrombophlebitis can occur in the arms or neck as well. Veins affected by thrombophlebitis are typically close to the skin’s surface, which causes superficial thrombophlebitis or within the ...click here to read more