blood clots

Signs of a Blood Clot (Heart, Lungs, Brain, Legs)

We often hear about the dangers of blood clots but these plugs is the body’s way of sustaining life. Normally a bloo clot forms when there is break in a blood vessel. The clot prevents excessive loss of [Read More ...]

Peripheral Arterial Disease – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Blood supply to the limbs occurs via the peripheral arteries of the body. Peripheral arterial disease (abbreviated as PAD) refers to impaired blood flow to the limbs through the peripheral arteries. The [Read More ...]

DVT and PE (Blood Clots) Meaning, Symptoms, Causes

The warnings about deadly blood clots that start in the legs has gained widespread media attention in recent times. Travelers on flights are at a greater risk although this potentially fatal condition can [Read More ...]

Clotting Factors – List, Names and How Clots Form

Our body has mechanisms that prevents blood loss in case of any damage to the blood vessels. The process through which a leaking blood vessel is plugged and then repaired is known as coagulation or clotting. [Read More ...]

Brown Menstrual (Period) Blood and Black Vaginal Bleeding

Menstrual blood is usually bright to dark red and may or may not have some clots. It should not be brown to black and if it is then it needs to be investigated further. The main reason why blood may appear [Read More ...]

Menstrual Clotting – Are Blood Clots Normal During Periods?

The sight of blood clots, when you have your period, can be quite alarming and you may not want to seek medical attention for such a personal ailment. In most cases menstrual clotting is normal and may be [Read More ...]