Bob and Brad explain the signs of a leg blood clot (DVT), when you’re most at risk, why it’s dangerous, and share simple prevention tips and common treatments—plus a demo of Homan’s sign.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes a clot in a vein (often in your legs), can sometimes develop without warning—especially when you’re traveling or seated for long stretches at a time ...
As the city prepares to cheer on the biggest game of the year, vascular experts highlight why “heavy legs” can be a warning sign of life-threatening blood clots As football fans across the country ...
Leg pain affects nearly everyone at some point, ranging from routine muscle soreness after exercise to the occasional cramp that resolves quickly. This commonplace nature makes it easy to dismiss leg ...
Every year, millions of people develop dangerous blood clots in their legs without realizing the life-threatening risk growing within their bodies. These formations, medically known as deep vein ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr Roach • I am a 47-year-old woman. Five years ago, I developed a blood clot in my left leg after fracturing my ankle and ...
Legs can act as a sign of your overall health and warn about hidden health issues like heart failure, peripheral artery disease (PAD), or complications of diabe ...
We often think of our legs simply as the tools that get us from point A to point B. However, in the world of medicine, the ...