A blood Clot occurs when blood clumps in your vein or any part of your body organ. This condition can be life-threatening necessary step is not taken. Clotting is important for your body because it keeps you from losing too much blood when you have an injury. There are signs you shouldn’t ignore that show that you have a blood clot. In this article, we will discuss 5 signs of blood clots:
1. Chest Pain
The first sign of a blood clot in your body is chest pain. When we feel pain in the chest some of us think it is a sign of deficiency in calcium. However, chest pain sometimes may mean that there are blood clots deep down in the vein.
2. Pain Attacks
Another sign of a blood clot in your body is a panic attack. Blood clots in one of your lungs may restrict your blood from reaching some part of your body. This can mean that your body is short of oxygen throughout your body. When you have frequent panic attacks then you need to see a doctor for a medical examination.
3. Pain in Your Leg And Arm
Pain in the leg and arm is another sign of blood clots. However, not all pain in the leg means you have a blood clot. Sometimes pain in the leg and arm means calcium is deficient in your body. As such when you feel pain in your leg it is good you see a doctor.
4. Coughing Blood
Another sign of blood clots is coughing blood. Coughing blood can be dangerous if serious attention is not given. This means that your lungs need attention. It may also mean that there is inflammation in your lungs.Â
5. Increase In Heart Rate
Last but not least is an increase in heart rate. This is because a blood clot will lead to a reduction in blood circulation and oxygen to your heart and another part of your body. Therefore, this will increase the rate of your heartbeat.
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