How To Recognize The Symptoms Of Blood Clots In 6 Different Parts Of The Body

May 14, 2018 by apost team

Blood clots are necessary to prevent us from bleeding out every time we get a small knick in our skin, but sometimes they can be dangerous for our health. When blood clots get dislodged or occur where they obstruct necessary blood flow, they can be fatal, which is why it's crucial to learn the symptoms of blood clots throughout the body.
 

Clots that occur in the limbs are medically known as deep vein thrombosis. You're more likely to develop this if you are immobilized for a long period of time. If this clot dislodges, it can travel to your heart or lungs and kill you instantly, which is why you need to know these symptoms before it's too late.

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Symptoms:

-Swollen and tender to the touch in the affected limb

-The limb is reddish or bluish

-The limb is warm and painful
 

Abdomen clots occur in the veins that circulate blood in your gut region. Certain medical conditions such as diverticulitis, pancreatitis, appendicitis, oral contraceptives, and hormone therapy increase your risk of developing a clot in your abdomen.

Symptoms:

-Nausea/vomiting

-Diarrhea

-Bloating

-Bloody stool

-Pain in the stomach that increases after meals
 

Kidney clots prevent the kidneys from filtering out toxins in your body, which can be fatal.

Symptoms:

-Fever

-Nausea/vomiting

-Higher blood pressure than normal

-Pain in your sides, legs, or lower back

-Bloody urine

-Sudden noticeable swelling in the legs

-Strained breathing
 

Lung clots are medically known as pulmonary embolism. These are usually the result of a deep vein thrombosis dislodging and traveling to the lungs. They are fatal if untreated.

Symptoms:

-Chest pain

-Increased heart rate

-Blue skin

-Coughing (sometimes coughing up blood)

-Shortness of breath
 

Clots in the heart can lead to a fatal heart attack.

Symptoms:

-A tight pressure in the chest

-Chest pain (may not be experienced by everyone)

-Pain that extends to the jaw, neck, or left arm

-Labored breathing

-Sweating

-Dizziness
 

Brain clots lead to strokes and require immediate emergency attention. Stroke victims have a higher survival rate the sooner they get treatment, so don't hesitate to dial 911 if you think you're suffering from a stroke.

Symptoms:

-Weakness throughout the body

-Numbness in one side of the body

-Inability to walk or stand

-Inability to properly speak or process speech

-Difficulty seeing/blurred vision

-Headache (may not be experienced by everyone)

These symptoms lead to serious medical complications and even death, so make sure your friends know when their symptoms require immediate medical attention. You could save lives!

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!