Symptoms of a blood clot: the main signs of a dangerous condition

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A thrombus is a blood clot that forms in the lumen of a vessel. Once stuck in it, the clot obstructs blood flow, and can also cause a sudden blockage of a vessel if it breaks off. The reason for the appearance of a blood clot can be increased blood coagulation, its stagnation in the extremities, high cholesterol, excess weight and smoking.

Several signs can indicate the development of thrombosis.

Strong headache pain and neurological symptoms

In this case, the pain can be cluster-like, migraine-like, explosive, as well as chronic tension headache, the study says. “If you have cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, you need to respond quickly to symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision, fainting, loss of control over a part of the body, and seizures,” – said experts from Johns Hopkins University.

Severe abdominal pains

According to doctors, there were cases of patients admitted to the hospital with thrombosis of the venous sinuses of the brain, who had “infrequent migraines, reflux disease and ulcerative colitis.” One patient presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain that persisted for four weeks and a weight loss of 12 kg.

Swelling of the legs

If a clot forms in a deep vein, it can block blood flow, causing fluid buildup and swelling. In addition, the temperature of the skin near the site of the blood clot rises, and discomfort appears in the leg. Such a clot can break off and go to the heart or lungs.

Red spots on the skin (petechiae)

Petechiae are pointy round spots that appear on skin as a result of bleeding. As a rule, they are flat to the touch and do not change color when pressed. Specialists from the Mayo Clinic noted that the problem “may begin with ischemic damage to neurons, later petechiae merge into large hematomas”.

In addition, it is worth paying attention to the frequent appearance of small bruises, especially if they occur on the trunk , back or face, as well as breathing problems. According to doctors, shortness of breath is often observed with thrombosis, which occurs suddenly and always worsens during exercise.