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 ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the body, often found in the legs. The blood clots that form can break loose, travel to other parts of the body such as the ...

WASHINGTON — Far too many Americans are dying of dangerous blood clots that can masquerade as simple leg pain, says a major new government effort to get both patients and their doctors to recognize ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Whether it’s a sprain or something more serious like a blood clot, leg-related problems can interfere with your daily activities. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in ...

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 ...

Jon Gosselin knew something was seriously off when grueling pain started in his leg and eventually spread to his upper ...

The news on Damian Lillard's persistent right calf injury was not good. The veteran all-star Milwaukee Bucks guard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in his lower right leg). He ...

A 26-year-old mum with leg pain and flu-like symptoms died after it turned out they were secret signs of a blood clot, her ...

It’s better to be told nothing is wrong than to regret not seeing a medical professional sooner. Here's what you need to know.

Some causes of calf pain, like occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon, aren't serious and often can ...