BLOOD CLOTS
Symptoms of a blood clot indicating deep vein thrombosis (DVT) include:
- Warmth in the area of the clot
- Swelling, possibly making one leg larger than the other
- Tenderness when you touch the area around the clot
- Mild to moderate pain that increases over hours or days
Symptoms of a blood clot that may suggest a heart attack:
- Chest pain or discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the centre or left side of the chest. The discomfort usually lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. It can feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. It also can feel like heartburn or indigestion.
- Upper body discomfort: You may feel pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, shoulders, neck, jaw, or upper part of the stomach.
- Shortness of breath: This may be your only symptom, or it may occur before or along with chest pain or discomfort. It can occur when you are resting or doing a little bit of physical activity.
- Breaking out in a cold sweat
- Feeling unusually tired for no reason, sometimes for days (especially women)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Light headedness or sudden dizziness
Symptoms of a blood clot that may suggest a stroke:
- Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body
- Sudden loss, blurring, or dimming of vision
- Slurred speech or inability to speak
- Sudden, severe headache
- Dizziness, drowsiness, falling, or lack of coordination
- Nausea or vomiting, especially if accompanied by any of the above symptoms
