
Although blood clots can form anywhere in the body, they often develop deep in the venous system, often in the pelvis or leg. They develop when a clump of blood changes from liquid to a thick gel-like substance. Although clotting is sometimes a necessary process that can prevent an injured person from losing too much blood, they can potentially be dangerous – or even life threatening – if they form in your leg veins. Let’s look at how we can avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis.