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Condition Basics What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in the legs. These clots require medical care right away. These …
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… While you're sitting, raise and lower your toes, keeping your heels on the floor. Then raise and lower your heels, keeping your toes on the floor. Do this every 20 minutes. … While you're sitting, raise and lower your toes, keeping your heels on the floor. Then …
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… syndrome (PTS) is a complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) , or deep vein blood clot. …
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… Surgery Overview Vein ligation and stripping … make small cuts in the area and then tie off (ligation) and remove the vein (stripping). You …
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Overview In some women, the estrogen in combination hormonal birth control methods increases the risk of a blood clot in a leg ( deep vein thrombosis , or DVT) or a blood clot in a lung ( pulmonary …
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… can be life-threatening and requires medical treatment. DVT may cause your calf or thigh to … can be life-threatening and requires medical treatment. DVT may cause your calf or thigh to …
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… If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to … your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical … recreational activities, medical needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit …
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… You'll also have your blood pressure and weight checked. The urine and blood tests are … Dealing With Morning Sickness Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation … to switch medicine or make other changes. But stopping medicine is not always the best …
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… Surgery Overview Sleeve gastrectomy (also called gastric sleeve surgery ) is surgery to remove … who have either gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery have similar weight loss and …
