What Are the Treatments for Blood Clots in the Calf?
Blood clots in the calf generally occur in one of the deep veins, and are known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. They are more likely to occur with damage to the inner lining of the veins, as during injury, surgery or inflammation. They also tend to occur when blood flow is sluggish, such as when a person is in bed or sitting for long periods of time. They can cause painful swelling of the leg, and may break off and cause a life-threatening clot in the lungs.
