10 Warning Signs of a Blood Clot That Can’t Be Ignored
Blood clots are clumps of blood that have changed from a liquid state to a gel-like one. They usually don’t do any harm to your health as they protect your body from bleeding when you cut yourself. However, when blood clots appear in your deep veins, they can be extremely dangerous.
The dangerous kind of clot is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and it can cause “traffic jams” in your blood circulation. There can also be very serious consequences if a blood clot breaks away from the place of its appearance and reaches your lungs or heart.
We at Trends gathered the most prominent signs you should pay attention to in order to recognize the symptoms of DVT as soon as possible.
10. A racing heart
If you have a blood clot in your lung, you may feel a flutter in your chest. In this case, tachycardia can be caused by a low level of oxygen in your lungs. Consequently, your heart tries to make up for the shortage and starts to go faster and faster.
9. Shortness of breath
8. Coughing without any reason
7. Chest pain
If you feel chest pain when you breathe in deeply, it could be one of the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism.
The pain in your chest is usually sharp and stabbing, and you can easily think that you are having a heart attack. The main difference between them is that a PE always gets worse with breathing. In any case, you should call 911 immediately as the consequences may turn fatal.
6. Red or dark discoloration on a leg
