Before discussing the symptoms of a blood clot, it’s important to know what they are. Clots form because a blood vessel is obstructed. The blood coagulates into a mass of cells. Often, the clot will dry up. At times, the clot will form inside a vessel and must be addressed medically. In some cases the condition known as deep vein thrombosis develops in which a clot forms well underneath the surface. Clots commonly occur in lower limb and also the lung.
The bad news following the discovery of a potential condition is obvious – there’s a problem. The good news concerning blood clots is that the ability to recognize early warning signs of a blood clot can keep you alive. The list of blood clot symptoms are well organized, you should press the next button below each symptom to move to the next one.
4Breath shortness
If the heart and lungs are stressed due to a clot, shortness of breath may be experienced.
This condition (plus additional symptoms associated with the formation of blood clots) is a sign that things are critical and must be addressed immediately. Get to your doctor now.
There is still time for treatment and a return to good health. Breath shortness may also be a sign of lung cancer. Here are symptoms of lung cancer you should never ignore.
