Protect Against Blood Clots If You Have Ulcerative Colitis
People who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are two to three times as likely to experience a pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — two common and potentially life-threatening types of blood clots — as those who don’t have IBD, according to research. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in the leg, pelvis, or arm, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A DVT can break off and travel into the lungs, causing a life-threatening blockage called a pulmonary embolism, which can prevent blood flow and disrupt breathing....