Were you looking for information on Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep vein trombosis is a common misspelling of deep vein thrombosis.
A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein, deep in the body. A deep vein thrombosis that occurs in the thigh is more serious than one in the lower leg, because blood clots in the thigh are more likely to travel to the lungs, which can lead to serious complications.
(Click Deep Vein Thrombosis to read the complete eMedTV article, which describes in detail risk factors for deep vein thrombosis, symptoms, treatment options, and more.)
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