Al-Marsad newspaper: Doctors revealed that blood clots can be a silent killer, appear in several ways and lead to serious complications.
Smoking, high blood pressure and some medications, such as estrogen, can contribute to an increased risk of blood clots, and knowing the symptoms associated with them can save our lives.
In this context, Shawn Marchese, a registered nurse at the Mesothelioma Center in the United States, explained that blood clots often settle in the legs and prevent oxygen from reaching the surrounding tissues.
Superficial or blood clots in areas without affected tissue can sometimes go unnoticed, according to Eat this Not That.
If left untreated, blood clots that do not cause serious symptoms can lead to severe lung or brain complications.
Symptoms that may indicate that you may be having a stroke include shortness of breath or feeling dizzy following moderate to vigorous activity. A pulmonary embolism can be fatal if not treated quickly.
These are telltale signs of DVT, or a blood clot that has formed deep under the skin and is preventing blood from reaching healthy tissues.
If you have severe one-sided pain, redness, swelling, or warmth of the skin in a specific area, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
DVT can lead to pulmonary embolism or more serious problems, including gangrene.
