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.

When the wall of a blood vessel breaks, a blood clot forms to "plug" the wound site and prevent bleeding. Once the injured blood vessel heals, the body dissolves the clot naturally. Sometimes, due to ...

Everyone bleeds, and in most cases, blood clotting, or coagulation, is a good thing. “A blood clot (also known as a thrombus) is a jello-like material that your body creates to stop bleeding when you ...

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. DVT can lead to serious complications such as a pulmonary embolism. Symptoms of DVT can include leg swelling, leg ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plus, what to do if you think you have one. Everyone bleeds, and in most cases, blood clotting, AKA coagulation, is a good thing. ...

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 ...

Signs of a blood clot could include leg pain. (Photo: AsiaVision via Getty Images) When they happen on the outside, blood clotting can be a good thing to help prevent excessive bleeding after you’ve ...

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 ...

Temple Health is on a mission to raise awareness about one of the least-known and most under-diagnosed serious medical conditions – a potentially deadly one that can be prevented, if caught early.