Four red flag blood clot symptoms that you should be on the lookout for
11.11.2023 - 20:51
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Blood clots happen as a necessity in the body and stop you from losing too much blood when you get a cut or a scrape. However, these clots can also form when they aren't needed, which can cause serious issues like strokes, heart attacks and even death in some cases.
The Mirror reports that the causes of blood clots can vary, such as smoking, obesity, or leading a sedentary lifestyle, according to the NHS. You may also be at a high risk of blood clots if you are on hormonal contraception, such as the pill, vaginal ring or contraceptive patch.
The severity of blood clots depend on where they form in the body, with their seriousness increasing as they start moving through the bloodstream. For example, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg, and can be very dangerous.
It is therefore essential to spot this condition in its early stages so it can be aptly treated with an injection. Blood clot symptoms which have formed deep within the veins are mostly concentrated in the legs.
Read on below for four red flag symptoms of blood clots that you should never ignore.
According to WebMD, four symptoms warning of a blood clot include:
Respiratory issues happen when blood flow into the lungs is dramatically decreased, which then reduces the amount of blood flowing to the neighbouring organs.
Occasionally, patients may cough up blood or may experience pain in the chest and dizziness, all of which warrant a visit to the emergency department.
When a clot stops or slows blood flow, this can start a build up in the vessel, which makes it swell. WebMD explained: "If it happens in your lower leg or calf, it’s often a sign of DVT.
"But you also can have a clot in your arms or belly. Even after it goes away, one in