With two high-profile NBA stars suffering from blood clots recently, we asked doctors how they happen and if they are occurring more often.

DVT occurs when a "blood clot develops in a deep vein," most commonly ... Many people with DVT have no symptoms, but common signs to look for in the affected leg or arm include swelling, pain ...

Kaweesa returned to her workstation and indeed, everything seemed to have returned to normal. However, two hours later, she ...

Stroke is the leading cause of serious long-term disability and among the top five causes of death in the United States: more ...

While Thompson is grateful her blood clot was caught when it was, she knows things could have ended up differently. Now, as ...

The body will often absorb the blood clot in time, reducing the symptoms and easing the pain. When the blood clot passes or the body reabsorbs it, an external hemorrhoid may sometimes leave behind ...

These may be symptoms of internal bleeding and could ... Warfarin helps prevent blood clots and strokes by reducing the amount of vitamin K your liver produces. However, suddenly eating more ...