Long flights aren't the only thing that put you at risk for DVT. What to know about the lesser-known causes:
New research suggests that athletes, especially those who do endurance events like marathons, could get clots more often. They're more likely to get dehydrated or injured. They may travel far. DVT symptoms are easy to mistake for sports-related issues. Call your doctor if you notice swelling, unexpected bruises, or a stabbing"Charley horse" pain in your arm, leg, or especially your chest.Bed rest before or after any kind of surgery slows the flow of blood around your body.
But the odds may be higher if you use a patch, which has 60% more estrogen than a pill, or if you're at risk for other reasons, too. Men who use testosterone, a male hormone, are also more likely to get clots.Tumors can cause tissue damage and release chemicals that trigger clotting. Cancers of the brain, colon, lung, kidney, ovary, pancreas, and stomach have the highest rates of DVT. Clots are a common side effect of lymphomas, leukemia, and liver cancer.
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