The signs of a blood clot that can be confused with muscle strain are named

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A blood clot blocking the flow of blood can lead to death. At the same time, the symptoms of blood clot formation can be easily confused with less serious diseases. Symptoms, as a rule, appear in the hands and feet, but sometimes they can resemble simple muscle pain.

Such blood clots form in the thick vessels of the body (in the vessels of the legs or in the heart vessels), if they are timely if not detected, serious problems may arise.

Deep vein thrombosis is a pathological condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in deep veins, most often in the lower extremities. This disease occurs in 10-20% of the population.

The most common symptoms

• the leg will swell
• there will be pain or numbness
• the skin around the area may change color

It is noted that the legs or arms some patients feel warmer than usual. And the symptoms of a blood clot can be similar to those of a strained muscle. If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible because you may need immediate treatment, the publication explains. The most common symptom of pulmonary embolism is sudden shortness of breath. Some patients also experience sharp chest pain that worsens with breathing.

The National Blood Clot Alliance added that the best way to protect yourself from blood clots is to know if you're at risk. The most common risk factors for the formation of blood clots are obesity, the presence of blood clots in the family history and prolonged sitting in the same position.