Call 911 If You See These 7 Symptoms Of A Blood Clot

May 30, 2018 by apost team

Blood clots can be incredibly serious if you're not careful enough. Many Americans suffer from these every day, causing sometimes irreversible conditions that can be fatal if not monitored and treated quick enough.

Thankfully, there is a chance of you being able to get the proper treatment for the condition if you're able to catch it in time.

Pulmonary embolism is what happens when a blood clot gets stuck in one of the arteries located in your lungs. This is incredibly harmful because it can cause blood shortage that means you will receive an insufficient amount of oxygen.

There are a multitude of factors in which this can harm you if you're not careful, including hypercoagulability and damaged blood vessel walls.

What is important, though, is understanding which symptoms are important so you can call 911 when it's necessary.
 

1. Shortness of breath

2. Chest pain
 

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3. Coughing
 

4. Back pain
 

5. Heavy sweating
 

6. Dizziness or feeling that you are going to pass out

7. Blue nails and lips
 

Be sure to pay attention to these symptoms so if you are ever experiencing them you can be aware of when it's right to call your doctor or 911.

That doesn't mean there aren't things you can do to prevent these symptoms, though—for starters, smoking, drinking, and other harmful bodily activities are great places to start if you're looking to decrease greatly your chances of having blood clots.

However, you can also use these 3 methods:
 

Garlic has been proven to have medicinal antibiotic and antiseptic aspects that can help strengthen your immune system alongside ajoene, a component that helps prevent blood clots.

2. Ginger

Ginger is an incredibly helpful spice that also helps in decreasing your chances of having blood clots.
 

3. Cat's Claw

This plant contains medicinal compounds that can both prevent blood clots and also improve your overall blood circulation. It's recommended to take ½ a teaspoon per day to effectively reduce your chances of blood clots.

What do you think? Do you know someone who has experienced these symptoms or used our methods of preventing blood clots? Let them know so they can stay informed!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!