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Blood: Increased Chance of DVT (Blood Clot in the Deep Veins)
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Blood: Increased Chance of DVT (Blood Clot in the Deep Veins)
Many factors can increase your risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This include sitting for long periods of time, prolonged bed rest, injury or surgery, inheriting a blood-clotting disorder, pregnancy, cancer, IBS and heart failure.