A blood clot in the leg can be extremely dangerous. Anyone who is concerned that they may have a blood clot should see a medical professional right away; an ultrasound can often confirm the cause of the symptoms.

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A blood clot is a coagulation of the blood in your body. On the positive side, coagulation forms to help to stop excessive bleeding when you are injured. After which the clot will usually dissolve naturally after the injury has healed. It is when a blood clot forms independently from an injury or open wound and is not absorbed by the body, where it can be quite dangerous.

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Clots can form due to substances in the skin or blood vessel walls, high levels of cholesterol, or of the pallets in the blood tend to stick together and form blockages. The body will not break these clots down because of various reasons, from some drugs such as aspirin and other blood thinners, or conditions such as hemophilia. The body does not have the right kinds of proteins to stop clotting in the blood.

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If a blood clot forms in an artery or vein it can restrict blood flow to the heart and other organs, therefore, becoming life threatening. Symptoms include a chest pain or heaviness if the clot is near the heart. A weakness in the face, arms or legs, headache and dizziness for clots affecting the brain. In the lung, you may fee a sharp pain, shortness of breath, fever, and sweating, and in the abdomen, severe pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

Blood Clot in the Leg Symptoms

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