Don’t Ignore These Regular Symptoms of a Potentially Dangerous Blood Clot

Blood is supposed to clot as this is the way in which the body stops bleeding, according to Mayo Clinic. We have the chance to see this quite often, and basically we have all seen a blood clot in the form of a bruise. However, sometimes blood clots when it is not supposed to.  When something like this happens, you might suffer a stroke, a heart attack, or any other serious problem.

Here are a few tips on how to recognize a dangerous blood clot and protect yourself or a loved one:

1. Swelling in one limb

Swelling in the limb often indicates deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that prevents blood flow in the circulatory system. As explained by Prevention, DVT is quite dangerous as it prevents oxygen from reaching the organs.

As estimated by the American Society of Hematology, DVT affects over 900,000 Americans annually.  Even worse, it kills up to 100,000 every year.  This is why learning the common symptoms and risk factors is of utmost importance!

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