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Palm Civets I heard scratching on the roof of our cottage, located near the Chambal River in India
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The risk factors for blood clots include: Hospitalization for illness or surgery Major surgery, particularly of the pelvis, abdomen, hip, knee Severe trauma, such as injuries from a car crash Injury to a vein that may have been caused by a broken bone or severe muscle injury Hip or knee replacement surgery Cancer and cancer treatments Use of birth control methods that contain estrogen, such as the pill, patch or ring Pregnancy, which includes the postpartum period (six weeks after the baby is born) The use of hormone replacement therapy containing estrogen Family history of blood clots Obesity Confinement to bed or wheelchair Sitting too long, such as during air travel or road trips Smoking/vaping Age 55 or older Long-term diseases such as heart and lung conditions, or diabetes What Are the Symptoms of a Blood Clot