Blood clusters also known as blood clots are bundles or gatherings of blood that have had changed from their original liquid state to a gel formation. When blood clots pop up in veins, they can disrupt the functioning of your body and cause you great trouble. Also known as a thrombus, it is the final result of blood coagulation.
Blood is constantly flowing through our body but without enough circulation blood, it can clot in one space and that is exactly what’s so unsafe and dangerous. Not every blood clot should make you worry but how do you distinguish a non-threatening clot from a dangerous one? Let’s have a look at the potential warning signs of a blood clot.
Blood clots is essentially a clump of blood that stays in one place over a period of time and can be pretty risky as they might be indicative of a serious ailment. Blood clots in veins don’t dissolve on their own and have to be treated. If a blood clot actually gets free and moves through your veins and reaches your heart and lungs, it can get disrupt blood circulation, in which case it could be fatal.
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A blood clot occurs in an artery is called an arterial clot and they need immediate attention. Arterial clots can lead to heart attacks and its symptoms are severe wounding pain and paralysis. A blood clot that occurs in a vein is a venous clot and they take time to develop, but can be pretty fatal and threatening.
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You might have heard about thrombosis or have seen people suffering from it. When a blood gathers in one place, especially in limbs, it is called deep vein thrombosis and results in swelling. It can happen for many reasons, especially if you’ve had a recent surgery, or if you don’t move around enough or even if you’ve been flying on an airplane for too long.
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You might have seen something like this and ignored it. You often see a small part of your body, maybe your knee or your arm turning a bluish-red colour and you probably don’t give it a second look. But if an area on your body becomes itchy, or hurts or has red streaks on it, chances are there is clotted blood in that zone. The colour changes suggests that the area is sensitive and might swell up.
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Do you know that you should move about just enough to keep circulation levels up in your body? Basically, blood flows through circulation and the movement only helps the process. If your body has been still for a long time or you just don’t move enough, chances are circulation might get cut off resulting in a disruption of blood flow, and hence a clot.
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Sometimes if you have breathing issues, or have a rough cough or if you have ever coughed up blood, you should get careful. And it’s always safer to consult a doctor if you ever feel you are not breathing right.
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If your heart is beating faster than usual, chances are you have a blood coagulation. Basically, the circulation of O2 slows down when there is a blood clot, and the heart rate goes up.
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Temporary vision impairment, or seeing blurs might be a chance that you have a blood clot. It can also cause seizures or speech impairment or slurred speech. What happens is sometimes fats get deposited in the blood vessels and cause coagulation which affects circulation. If you ever experience blurry vision or issues with your speech, you should immediately talk to a doctor.
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Sometimes nausea, vomiting, and irritable bowel syndrome can be signs of a blood clot. To be honest, nausea can mean a lot of things, but at times they are warning signs of blood clots. Blood clots occur in veins which drain out blood from our intestines, and hence causes nausea and diarrhea.
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If your blood pressure is mostly high, it might be a warning sign of a blood clot. A blood clot in your kidneys will prevent them from getting rid of the waste, which disrupts the circulation. This can cause kidney failure, high blood pressure or swelling in a certain areas.
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Chest pains or repeated chest pains can be the side effects of a pneumonic embolism. Chest pains are never to be taken lightly, especially if you experience serious or even minor chest pang, you should see a professional about that.
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Leg pains or tenderness are a warning sign of deep vein thrombosis. People often complain of leg pains or cramps without realizing that they might be experiencing a blood clot in that area. So, even if your cramps are only limited to one area, you should get them checked out.
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Repeated coughs when you don’t have a cold or a sore throat is problematic. If you have a recurring cough, that won’t go away it might be a warning sign of a clot. Medical experts have said that if you have a cough for more than two weeks, but not a cold, you should take it seriously.
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Headaches are often passed off by us as nothing major, but medical experts have always maintained that headaches can be the sign of a blood clot. Especially if you experience strong headaches more than twice a day, you should definitely address that issue.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 50 percent of people with Deep vein thrombosis can’t detect their symptoms, which is why it is best to call up your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, chest pains, or problems in vision or speech.
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