A blood clot, or thrombus, is a collection of blood cells that forms inside a blood vessel, impeding blood flow. Rarely, a blood clot may form in the abdomen. Doctors refer to this as mesenteric ...

When most of us think of a serious medical emergency, we usually think of sudden events such as heart attacks, strokes or serious injuries from a car crash. But some threats develop quietly, with ...

Swelling in one limb can be a sign of blocked or damaged blood vessels from a blood clot. Sudden chest pain may happen if a blood clot is in the lungs, a potentially life-threatening issue. Shortness ...