Symptoms
Approximately one-half of those with a DVT never have recognizable symptoms. The most common symptom is leg pain and tenderness in the calf muscles. One may also observe swelling or a change in color of one leg to purple or blue. These signs and symptoms may appear suddenly or may steadily develop over a short period of time. If you observe these signs or symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Symptoms are quite different if the clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE). The symptoms of PE include chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid pulse, or a cough. There may also be a feeling of apprehension, sweating, or fainting. Such symptoms are not specific to a PE, and can occur with pneumonia, heart attack, and other medical conditions.
These are always critical symptoms that
demand immediate medical attention.
Symptoms
Approximately one-half of those with a DVT never have recognizable symptoms. The most common symptom is leg pain and tenderness in the calf muscles. One may also observe swelling or a change in color of one leg to purple or blue. These signs and symptoms may appear suddenly or may steadily develop over a short period of time. If you observe these signs or symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Symptoms are quite different if the clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE). The symptoms of PE include chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid pulse, or a cough. There may also be a feeling of apprehension, sweating, or fainting. Such symptoms are not specific to a PE, and can occur with pneumonia, heart attack, and other medical conditions.
These are always critical symptoms that
demand immediate medical attention.
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