Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes a clot in a vein (often in your ... “With every step, you’re pumping your calf muscles, allowing blood to push upwards a few centimeters ...

affecting leg veins more prominently. Do taller people have a higher risk of having blood clots in the legs? A study in 2018 highlighted the link between tall height and blood clot. "Taller people ...

In many cases a blood clot will form first in a vein in the leg or arm. This is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Symptoms of DVT in the leg are: Throbbing pain in one leg (rarely both legs ...