When a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside your body, it causes what doctors call deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

DVT can have the same symptoms as many other health problems. But about half the time, this causes no symptoms.

You may have DVT if you notice that one limb is swollen, painful, warm, and red. Other things can cause similar symptoms.

If you’ve been diagnosed with DVT, you might be wondering if you’re at a higher risk for other health problems, too. 

DVT is tough to spot. That’s why it’s a good idea to know what puts you at risk so you can avoid getting it.

The American Heart Association says that combined, DVT and PE affect between 300,000 to 600,000 people in the U.S. yearly.

Factor V Leiden and a prothrombin gene mutation can make it more likely that you'll develop issues because of blood clots.

Surgery is one of the major causes of DVT, a blood clot that forms in the deep veins of your body, often in your leg.

If you think you may have deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the best thing you can do is call your doctor as soon as possible.

A D-dimer test is a blood test that can be used to help rule out the presence of a serious blood clot.

A Doppler ultrasound is one of the main ways to test for DVT, a condition where clots form in veins deep in your body.

Venograms help to detect issues in your veins and can show where you may have clotting or clogging.

Often, medication and taking care of yourself will do the trick for treating DVT. But you may need surgery.

If a clot forms when it’s not supposed to, you might need a little help to make that happen.

Most people are fully healed from a DVT within a few weeks or months. You might be worried if it will happen again.

Your treatment may evolve over time depending on the severity of your DVT and your risk factors for getting another one.

You can control some of the things that affect your chances of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) through the foods you choose.

Exercise is important for people with DVT because it helps circulation and eases symptoms of venous insufficiency.

If you’ve had an episode of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), it may feel scary to go back to work.

There are ways to get help for DVT. Nonprofit organizations, online communities, and blogs can provide extra information.