Symptoms Of Blood Clots In Different Parts Of The Body.

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If you accidentally cut yourself, your blood’s ability to clot is what saves you from blood loss. But when a blood clot forms inside your body and doesn’t break up, the consequences for your health can be severe. Every year, about 900,000 Americans get blood clots; in them, about 100,000 don’t survive.

Blood clots can form anywhere in your body, both in arteries and in veins. Blood clots can cause hypoxia (= lack of oxygen) and cause damage to your organs.

Learn how to recognize signs of a blood clot in different parts of your body so you’ll be able to get medical help in time!


Arms and legs




f a blood clot appears deep inside your limb, it could mean you’re experiencing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It’s dangerous since the clot can break off and make its way to the heart and lungs.

Lack of movement (e.g. being on a long plane trip) can increase the risk of DVT. Seek immediate medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms:

* your whole arm or leg (or the part where the blood clot is) is swollen;
* your limb becomes red or blue, itches, or is warm to the touch;
* pain in the affected limb;
* difficulty breathing (severe cough, coughing up blood, chest pain);
* dizziness.


Heart




A blood clot in the heart can lead to a heart attack. Symptoms of a blood clot in the heart include:

* severe pain in the chest and arm;
* perspiration;
* difficulty breathing.



Lungs




A blood clot in the lung leads to pulmonary embolism, a condition that is often fatal. You need urgent medical help if you have these symptoms:

* shortness of breath, difficulty breathing;
* pain in the chest;
* coughing;
* sweating;
* dizziness.



Brain

When a blood clot is in the brain, it can lead to a stroke. The symptoms include:

* impaired vision and/or speech;
* seizures;
* weakness in your whole body.
* Belly



Blood clots in the abdomen can be a result of diverticulitis or liver disease. Sometimes, the use of contraceptive pills can contribute to the formation of blood clots. Here are the signs of a blood clot in the abdomen:

* nausea and/or vomiting;
* diarrhea;
* blood in your stool;
* severe pain in your abdomen, which can get worse after eating;
* feeling bloated.



Kidneys

A blood clot in the kidney can lead to high blood pressure and even kidney failure. The symptoms of a blood clot in the kidney are:

* pain in the side of your abdomen, legs, or thighs;
* blood in your urine;
* fever;
* nausea or vomiting;
* high blood pressure;
* sudden severe leg swelling;
* difficulty breathing.