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

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) happens when a blood clot (thrombus ... doctor about things that can lead to bruises or cuts. Try not to bump or injure your legs. And avoid crossing your legs, too.

Blood thinners, however, place the body at higher risk for bruising and internal ... your risk of future blood clots by helping to keep the blood in your legs circulating properly." ...

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a clot in a vein deep inside your leg. Sometimes a clot gets ... bleeding in the GI tract Nosebleeds Bruises or pooled blood under the skin If you take aspirin ...

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Easy bruising, frequent nosebleeds, bleeding gums during tooth brushing, or unusually heavy menstrual periods can signal thrombocytopenia—a deficiency of platelets that help blood clot properly.

Jansson had collapsed and fallen on her face; she was unconscious for five minutes. “Thank goodness I wasn’t already in the ...

DVT refers to a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg. For example ... Some fractures are easily visible, with severe bruising, swelling, and deformation. These normally receive urgent medical ...

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When you get a bruise, it's because a blood vessel was damaged ... Deep vein thrombosis may cause swelling, redness, tingling, tenderness, or a feeling of warmth in the leg. These blood clots often go ...