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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot develops in one of the veins of the legs. This usually causes a painful swollen calf, but in a few cases it could cause more serious illness.
Prolonged immobility, which slows down the blood circulation (due for example to bed rest or failure to exercise during long distance travel) can increase the risk of DVT for some people.
