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8 Signs That You Have A Blood Clot That Can Cause An Infarction Or Stroke

8 Signs That You Have A Blood Clot That Can Cause An Infarction Or Stroke

A blood clot (also called phlebitis) is a block of blood that has gone from a liquid state to a gelatinous or semi-solid state. Coagulation is a necessary process that can prevent you from losing too much blood in some cases, such as an injury. When a clot forms in one of your veins, it partially or completely blocks the blood circulation in the vein. This can be a very dangerous and even deadly situation.

A blood clot can occur in any healthy person, and completely block blood flow. Which requires medical intervention.

There is no way to know if you have a blood clot without medical advice. If you know the most common symptoms and risk factors, you can find out when to call an expert.

It is possible to have a blood clot without obvious symptoms. When these appear, some of them are identical to those of other diseases. Here are the warning signs and symptoms of phlebitis in the lower limbs, heart, abdomen, brain and lungs.

At the level of the lower limbs
"The blood clot is most commonly formed in the legs," says Akram Alashari, a trauma surgeon and ICU physician at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in the United States. It can present various symptoms, including:

· Swelling
· Pain
· Sensitivity
· Sensation of heat
· Discolouration or redness

The symptoms will depend on the size of the clot. If the clot is large, the entire leg could become swollen with intense pain.

At the heart level
A blood clot in the heart causes an infarction. Among the most common symptoms we find:

· Dizziness
· Shortness of breath
· Sweat
· Severe and prolonged pain in the upper abdomen
· Pain in the shoulder, back, arm, teeth and jaw

At the level of the abdomen
Severe abdominal pain and swelling may be symptoms of blood clot formation somewhere in your abdomen. These could also be symptoms of a stomach infection or food poisoning.

At the level of the brain

Cerebral thrombophlebitis is one of the forms of a stroke. Here are some of the symptoms of a blood clot in the brain:

· Intracranial hypertension
· Vomiting
· Vision disorders
· Epileptic seizures

Pulmonary embolism
The obstruction of one or more arteries that irrigate the lung is called pulmonary embolism. It is caused by the formation of a blood clot in the lung. Here are the main symptoms:

· Sudden shortness of breath occurring at rest and exercise
· Intense chest pain
· Blue color at the mouth
· Excessive perspiration
· Palpitations, weak pulse, or irregular
· Wheezing
· Breathing problems
· Bloody cough
· Loss of consciousness

What are the risk factors?

Common factors that can lead to a moderate risk of blood clots are:

· Long-term hospitalization related to major surgery
· Age, especially if you are over 65
· Long-haul flights can promote the development of a clot in the veins of the lower limbs. So move on the plane and extend your arms and legs from time to time.

· Obesity
· The pregnancy
· Family history of blood clots
· Smoking
· The cancer
· Some contraceptive pills

The diagnosis of a blood clot by the symptoms alone is very difficult. Indeed, nearly 50% of people with DVT (deep vein thrombosis) have no symptoms. That's why it's best to call your doctor if you think you have one.

The symptoms that come out of nowhere are of particular concern. Call emergency services in your area immediately if you have any of the following situations:

· Sudden shortness of breath
· Thoracic pressure
· Difficulty breathing, seeing or speaking.
Signs That You Have A Blood Clot