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.
8Muscle cramps
If severe cramps become frequent it is a serious sign that a possible blood clot exists. Everyone experiences cramps from time to time.
But dehydration associated with clotting can lead to cramps. Look for discomfort in the calf muscle as an indication a clot has formed.
Normally, the way to relieve a cramp is to bend the foot backwards to stretch the muscle.
If that practice doesn’t help and the pain increases, there is a good chance the cause is a blood clot and the matter should be treated.
