Why is it important to recognize the symptoms of a blood clot?
The signs can often be minimal and ignored, so this article aims to inform you about the most common signs. Below, you can find 6 ways your body may tell you something is wrong. If you experience one of these 6 signs contact your doctor as soon as possible.
1 ) Pain in legs and arms
Even if most of the time DVT comes with redness and swelling, sometimes a blood clot can stand alone. It can easily be mistaken for a cramp.
If your arms or legs hurt you when you are doing daily activities, take a look at your skin color. If you experience any changes in the way your skin looks, contact your doctor to make sure to understand what are the causes.
Symptoms of a blood clot in the leg:
- pain in the leg
- swelling of the leg
- warmth
- redness
Blood clots in the arms are less common, but here are the symptoms they can produce:
- tenderness
- swelling
- redness
- ropey feeling over the veins