{"id":415,"date":"2018-03-26T12:03:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T12:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?p=415"},"modified":"2021-10-05T03:28:04","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T03:28:04","slug":"10-most-common-blood-clot-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/10-most-common-blood-clot-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Common Blood Clot Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"There are many reasons why a blood clot may form within one of your arteries or veins. These risk factors include remaining in a cramped or immobile position for long periods of time, smoking, surgery and post-surgery, inherited disorders, physical trauma, medical conditions such as high blood pressure or cholesterol, and even some medications.<\/p>\n

If you think you may be at risk due to any of the known factors then it is important to know what the warning signs are and how to spot them early enough to avoid further complications. However, this list of blood clot symptoms should not be used as a replacement for medical advice from a professional. When in doubt, seek help from your doctor or see a specialist.<\/p>\n

It is also important to note that the symptoms you may experience will depend on the location of the clot in the body, and some clots may show no warning signs at all before it ruptures or moves to other parts of the body.<\/p>\n

1. Feeling of Increased Heat in Affected Area<\/h3>\n

Sometimes a blood clot<\/a> will make the skin at or near the affected area feel hotter than elsewhere \u2013 you can actually feel a difference with your hand. This is more apparent when dealing with a clot in the leg, which is quite common, as opposed to other areas of the body in which the symptoms are much harder to recognize at an early stage.<\/p>\n

This feeling of increased heat at the site of the clot is usually only experienced over a small area of skin. So, you may be able to notice just a small patch of warm skin by slowly moving your hand around your leg or focusing on the area in which you have noticed other symptoms.<\/p>\n

Other symptoms associated with the feeling of warm skin include an itchy sensation or throbbing. These sensations will most likely increase in severity over the course of hours or days and will not simply go away if not treated by a professional.<\/p>\n

\"\"2. Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat<\/h3>\n

There are many reasons why your heart may begin to beat faster than what is normal for you, such as exercise, high blood pressure<\/a>, or even heart disease, but it can also be a symptom that a blood clot has formed. In the case that it is a blood clot, the body will try to do what it can to get rid of it as it gets bigger. By doing so, vital organs including the heart must take on more work which will in turn lead to an increased heart rate due to more blood being pumped throughout the body.<\/p>\n

An irregular heartbeat can be a symptom which shows when the clot has moved from the leg and is on the move within the body. This will most likely be accompanied by other warning signs such as chest pains and difficulty in breathing. In any event, if you are experiencing a rapid heartbeat that does not go away you should see a doctor.<\/p>\n

\"\"3. Exhaustion or Unusual Tiredness<\/h3>\n

As mentioned above in the section on rapid heartbeat<\/a>, most types of illness tend to cause the body to work harder than usual in order to defend you from harm \u2013 a blood clot is just one of these illnesses. When your body is over-worked due to an illness, it will usually make you feel exhausted or at least more tired than you normally would be.<\/p>\n

Because this symptom is quite vague in that it is not specific to any one illness, it is important to take in to account along with one or more other symptoms. If you have been feeling overly tired for seemingly no reason at all \u2013 no strenuous activities and no lack of sleep in the recent past \u2013 then you should consider whether it is being caused by an illness. However, as mentioned, this is not specific to a blood clot so you should get professional help to find out the root cause.<\/p>\n

\"\"4. Tenderness of the Skin<\/h3>\n

When a blood clot has formed in the leg it may result in a feeling of tenderness<\/a> in the skin at the site of the clot. While the clot itself is not at the surface of the skin and is actually in a deep vein, this feeling may still occur. There will usually be no signs of disturbance on the outer surface of the skin itself. However, sometimes the veins at the site of the clot may start to appear more visible if the blood clot has become quite big after being left untreated for too long.<\/p>\n

This feeling can actually occur in the other leg which is not affected by a clot due to the fact that you start to put more weight on your healthier leg in a subconscious effort to alleviate the pressure. In this case, the healthier leg will often experience strains in the muscles and joints from the added pressure which can cause similar symptoms to what is experienced in the leg affected by the clot.<\/p>\n

\"\"5. Discoloration \/ Reddening of the Skin<\/h3>\n

Perhaps one of the initial symptoms that a person may experience is a discoloration in an area of the skin that is at or near the site of a blood clot. This will generally be only a small, almost unnoticeable at first, change in color of the skin. In the case of a clot, this change in color is caused by excess blood forming under the skin as it can no longer flow freely around the body. If left alone it will usually become more noticeable over time as the blood that is gathering at the site gets bigger.<\/p>\n

It is important to remember that discoloration of the skin can occur as the result of many other things such as a recent injury or medical procedure. However, if the discoloration does not go away and actually increases in contrast to the healthy areas of the your body then it could be a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\"\"6. Persistent and Mysterious Cough<\/h3>\n

If the blood clot has become dislodged and has already traveled from the initial site of formation all the way to the lungs, it can result in a pulmonary embolism<\/a>. What this means in simple terms is that something \u2013 usually a blood clot \u2013 is at least partially blocking an artery in the lungs. The cause of this condition usually stems from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs, and it can be fatal.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism can be similar to those of having a heart attack. Other warning signs include a sudden shortness of breath which becomes more pronounced with any physical activity, and a persistent cough that may or may not be bloody. However, even if it is a dry cough without blood or mucus you should not ignore it. If you are experiencing any of these severe symptoms then you should seek medical help immediately.<\/p>\n

\"\"7. Swollen Skin<\/h3>\n

Particularly in the areas of the body such as the legs and ankles, a person may be experiencing swollen skin as a symptom of a blood clot in that general area. This may be accompanied by a feeling of pain in the area, or a feeling of higher sensitivity to the touch, but this is not always the case \u2013 sometimes the swelling<\/a> itself is the only sign that something is wrong.<\/p>\n

The formation of a blood clot in the lower areas of the legs is more common than elsewhere simply due to the structure of the human body. There is a higher density of bone and tissue which means that the body has a harder time of clearing the clot naturally than it may be able to do in other areas.<\/p>\n

Swollen skin in these areas is not always associated with a blood clot. However, if the normal remedies for swelling, such as using a hot compress, do not clear it up then it becomes more likely that there is a clot.<\/p>\n

\"\"8. Feeling Dizzy and \/ or Fainting<\/h3>\n

As mentioned above in relation to swollen skin, sometimes the body can clear up a clot by itself with no outside help. However, if this does not occur or if the clot has become dislodged and is moving to the lungs, it can result in a feeling of dizziness and even fainting. In this case, it is most often experienced when standing up suddenly after lying in bed or simply sitting in a chair for a period of time.<\/p>\n

This symptom is quite general though, as there are many other things that could cause a similar feeling, which is one of the main reasons why people often ignore it.<\/p>\n

If a person loses consciousness<\/a> altogether it should not be brushed off as it could be a very serious symptom. Even if it is not related to clot, treatment and testing from a doctor should be sought to find out the cause of losing consciousness.<\/p>\n

\"\"9. Rise in Body Temperature (Fever)<\/h3>\n

Having a fever<\/a> is generally considered to mean having a body temperature over the normal range \u2013 about 98 F (37 C). However, it is not considered to be overly problematic until it reaches just over 100 F (38 C). Even at this temperature it can actually be a good thing because it is a sign that your body is fighting against an infection. If fever occurs for an extended period of time, or reaches 103 F (39.4 C) it should be checked by a professional.<\/p>\n

In the case of a blood clot, having a mild fever (as described above) may be a symptom that the clot has dislodged from wherever it formed in the body \u2013 usually a leg \u2013 and is now traveling through the blood stream. This in turn could lead to symptoms such as a headache that doesn’t go away, loss of appetite, weakness, and sweating.<\/p>\n

\"\"10. Foot or Calf Pain<\/h3>\n

Experiencing pain in one or both feet or calves could also be a sign that a blood clot has formed in the legs. When the pain occurs in the feet, many people will simply ignore it or associate it with some other injury or stress<\/a> but it can actually be a sign that the flow of blood to the foot is being restricted by a clot higher up in the leg itself. The lack of blood flow results in a lack of oxygen to the tissues in the feet, which in turn results in pain.<\/p>\n

Similarly, calf pain is often ignored or mistaken as a simple muscle strain or something else, but it too can be a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. The pain will usually get worse when putting pressure on the affected leg, or bending of the foot. Any prolonged pain should be checked by a doctor.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n\r\n

<\/div>