What Is Thrombosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Deep Vein Thrombosis
One of the most common types of thrombosis is deep vein thrombosis. These are blood clots that occur in veins and it is usually the legs that are affected. It will usually only take place in one leg, although both can be affected in a small number of cases.
Deep vein thrombosis can be very uncomfortable and also quite unsightly. The condition is often treated with help from medication that can thin the blood and break up the clot. There is a chance that the clot can break away from where it formed and cause what is known as a pulmonary embolism.
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