Dear Doctors: I inherited my mother’s prominent varicose veins, and despite surgery, they are back. My sister recently told me our mother had deep vein thrombosis when she was older. She told me to be careful, and to watch for symptoms. Am I at risk because of my varicose veins?
Dear Reader: Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a serious condition that is considered a medical emergency. It occurs when …
