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.
9Foot and calf pain
Pain in the foot is a serious effect of blood clots.
Blockages hinder proper blood flow to these areas and the lack of oxygen to the foot leads to major discomfort.
In the calf, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis can create harsh pain that makes walking difficult and arising from a sitting position painful.
