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.

At the time, Brittany Aydelotte thought a volleyball injury caused her leg pain and swelling. She soon learned a blood clot was to blame. As a teen, Brittany Aydelotte played sports. When she began ...

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 ...

An acute DVT can present with pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, fever, prominent veins and pain when flexing the foot. Symptoms initially can be vague. Fifty percent of patients may lack specific ...

*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 ...

The femoral vein, a blood vessel located deep inside each of the thighs, is prone to blood clots. Known as femoral vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the femoral vein or its branches can have serious ...

A prospective validation study found that age-adjusted D-dimer thresholds can safely rule out lower extremity DVT for more people with low to intermediate suspicion in the first place. The ...

There are many different causes of calf pain. It may be directly related to your calf muscles—including the inner gastrocnemius and outer soleus muscles—or the tendons, bones, nerves, and blood ...

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 ...