heavy, burn, throb, or cramp. You’re more likely to have them as you age, or if you’re overweight, pregnant, or stand or sit for long stretches. Losing weight, exercising, or wearing compression stockings may help. If they don’t, talk with your doctor about other treatment options....
Wear graduated compression stockings. ... Elevate the affected leg. ... Take walks. How do you test for DVT in legs at home? How to Check Yourself at Home Step 1: Actively extend the knee in the leg you want to check. Step 2: Once your knee is in the position, you'll want some...
as a result of long periods of wearing closed-toed leather shoes), it can lead to breakdown of the tissues of the skin on the sole of the foot as well as on and between the toes. This can lead to irregular wear of the skin and ...
DVT or blood clots can be a risk for people sitting still on a long journey. Long haul flights lasting over 8 hours are thought to be more likely to cause blood clots, but long journeys by car, bus or train can also put you at danger. People with inflammatory bowel disease have three...