Health Symptoms

 

What is blood clot?   

Blood clot is a solid mass or thickening of the blood in the arteries, which partially or completely block blood flow. Do you have symptoms of blood clots? Read what is a blood clot and what is the cause of blood clots? Formation of blood clot is necessary when we have a cut in order to prevent bleeding. But when the blood clots block the flow of blood they become dangerous. 

 

Everyone probably has experienced blood clots. When we have a cut and bleed, our body creates blood clot in order to prevent the bleeding. This is the natural process. But sometimes when a blood clot blocks the natural flow of blood, blocks an artery or a vein is blocked, it is extremely dangerous and harmful to our health. In general, our body naturally creates the blood clots when a blood vessel damages, and then a few days later the blood vessel heals and the blood clot dissolves. Health Symptoms

 

The medical terminology used to describe a blood clot is thrombus.

 

A person can suffer many of the possible consequences of a blood clot. For example, if you have deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, which is located in veins of legs and pelvis, may suffer from one of the following symptoms:
prominent veins, tenderness, discoloration, swelling or pain in the muscles of the legs or calf.

Blood Clot Symptoms in Lung
If a person because of a pulmonary embolus, that has effects on the lungs, can have the following blood clots in lung symptoms: chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing blood.

 

These symptoms are extremely serious and threaten the lives, so if you notice any of these symptoms you should seek immediate medical attention and consult with a certified doctor. Other symptoms include a blood clot malfunctions heart rate, abdominal pain, respiratory problems, weakness, dizziness, pain at the top, shoulder pain, or pain in the back. Moreover, the blood clot can cause sudden blindness in one eye, or even a stroke or heart attack.

 

There are several things and conditions that are responsible for the formation of unwanted blood clots. Some of these conditions that cause blood clots are mentioned below:

        a) Antiphospholipid syndrome
        b) Atherosclerosis / atherosclerosis        
        c) Factor V Leiden
        d) The family history of blood clots.
        e) Heart Attack.
        f) In civil disease.
        g) Deep vein thrombosis also known as DVT.
        h) Failure of heart.
        i) Some medicines, for example, oral contraceptives, hormone therapy drug, tamoxifen
        j) Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
        k) Polycythemia Vera
        l) Pregnancy
        m) Long sitting or having bed rest
        n) Pulmonary embolism
        o) Stroke problems
        p) Surgery
        q) Thrombocythemia
        r) Thrombocytosis

 

You need to consult a doctor immediately if you have the problems or blood clot symptoms mentioned below:

        a) Shortness of breath
        b) Pressure, fullness or pain in the chest for more than a few minutes
        c) If the pain extends to shoulder, arm, back, jaw and teeth.
        d) Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg
        e) Sudden difficulty in speaking or understanding language. The medical term for this is aphasia.
        f) Sudden blurred vision or double vision.

 

Talk to a doctor if the following if you build up the following conditions:

        a) Swelling, redness, pain or numbness in the hand or foot
        b) Intense burning or pulsating in the palms and soles
        c) Chronic headaches and dizziness

 

General Tips:

Things you need to do to prevent and lower the risk of blood clots:

        a) Do not sit for an extended period of time. When travelling by plane, take a walk periodically after some time. When you are travelling by car for long trips, stop and walk after some times.
        b) Move your body. After you have surgery or you are on a bed rest, move your body as soon as possible, if you can.
        c) Change the way you live. Reduce some weight, reduce high blood pressure, quit smoking and do routine exercise.

 

Disclaimer: The above article should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice. Please do speak with a qualified person/doctor for more information about blood clots, blood clot symptoms.