You may know that blood clots are a dangerous condition that can cause heart attacks. While this is true, the clotting of blood is also a necessary function of the human body. But there is a difference between clotted blood that aids healing and blood...
Deep Vein Thrombosis Articles
WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO IMPROVE CIRCULATION
Are your hands or feet consistently cold, even in warm weather? Are your fingertips and toes numb at odd times? There are many signs of poor circulation. Bad circulation could be a sign of a greater health problem. If you have poor circulation symptoms like cold,...
CAN ATHLETES GET DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS?
Older people and frequent flyers aren’t the only ones at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Young, healthy athletes are known to experience blood clots in the leg. Deep vein thrombosis usually strikes older people or frequent travelers, who sit in cramped seats for long...
WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS?
If you are experiencing leg pain, you might be experiencing deep vein thrombosis. This can happen without any signs or warnings. However, there are signs at times as well. What is happening is a clot has formed deep inside your leg. This typically doesn't happen to...