Blood clot: ‘Avoid sitting still’ for too long to prevent deep vein thrombosis

By Harriet Whitehead

If you are pregnant or have just had a baby, your risk is also higher. Similarly, if you have an inflammatory condition such as Crohn’s disease or rheumatoid arthritis, this can increase your risk of clots. Being older than 60 increases your risk of deep vein thrombosis, though it can occur at any age. If […]

Blood clot: ‘Avoid sitting still’ for too long to prevent deep vein thrombosis

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