Blood Clot Symptoms< Blood clot symptoms are different depending where in the body they are located at. A clot in the heart causes chest pain. The pain starts from the center of the chest and then moves gradually upwards to the jaw, back and the arms. Sometimes the pain will also be felt in the abdominal region. This clot can lead to a heart attack if not treated immediately. If the clot forms in the brain, it causes a stroke and the symptoms depend on the severity and the area of the occlusion. The symptoms are usually more pronounced on the opposite side of the body. This could result in paralysis or loss of sensation in one side of the face, leg or arm, and even blindness. If the left side of the brain is affected, then the person will experience speech problems. Other symptoms of blood clots leading to strokes include severe headaches, confusion or loss of balance and coordination. If a clot that has broken loose in another part of the body ends up in the lungs, called pulmonary embolism, the person will experience severe shortness of breath, chest pain, and bloody sputum. This is also an emergency and it needs to be treated immediately. Note - a loose clot is called an embolus. A blood clot that forms inside the legs is called deep vein thrombosis or dvt. Symptoms of dvt can be very severe. Here is a list of dvt symptoms Again, clots are very dangerous and can cause a heart attack or a stroke. If you experience any blood clot symptom do not rub the area or do not let the back of the bed or chair rub against the back of your leg of calf when getting up because this may brake the clot loose. By paying attention to any thrombosis symptoms, you can prevent any of the serious complications mentioned above. Please seek medical attention if you suspect a dvt because they can be fatal. Return from blood clot symptoms to other heart conditions
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