What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
7. Who’s At Risk
Even healthy people can develop deep vein thrombosis, but certain groups of people are more or less likely to develop it than others are. These include people that are obese, and those that smoke. Some blood clotting disorders are another potential factor, and there is also a higher risk in people that have a history of the condition in their family.
The over 60s are also in a higher risk group, and people that suffer from heart failure are also more likely to get deep vein thrombosis. Some oral contraception can increase the risk, as can pregnancy. Inflammatory bowel disease is another risk factor, as is cancer. People that have recently had surgery or injury are also in a high risk category, as are people who spend long periods staying still.
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