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Blood Clots Symptoms
The symptoms of a blood clot depend on where the blood
clot is located in the body.
Common signs of a DVT include:
· Pain in the calf or leg muscle
· Swelling
· Tenderness
· Discoloration
· Prominent veins
Common symptoms of a pulmonary embolus include:
· Coughing up blood
· Shortness of breath
· Chest pain
Less common symptoms may include pain in the back,
shoulder or upper abdomen; dizziness; fainting; painful
respiration; new onset of wheezing; and any new heart
arrhythmia.
An embolus may also travel to the heart, brain, or eye.
An embolus in the brain can cause a stroke to occur. An
embolus blocking an artery in the heart can cause a
heart attack. An embolus may cause sudden blindness in
one eye. An embolus that blocks an artery is a life-
threatening condition. For this reason, symptoms of a
DVT or an embolus require immediate care.
Blood Clots Risk Factors
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