- Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT): SVT, also known as superficial thrombophlebitis, may cause discomfort and redness in the afflicted vein. A cord-like vein might also feel hard. The symptoms normally go away after two weeks.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): DVTs are deep vein thrombosis in the lower leg, thigh, hip, pelvis, and arm. DVTs may cause extremities edema or tightness. Numbness, tingling, heaviness, redness, and warmth are some symptoms. The smaller, superficial veins surrounding the DVT might also swell.
- Arterial thrombosis: Venous clots impede blood from returning to the lungs and heart, but arterial clots prevent oxygenated blood from reaching tissues and organs. The extreme might seem pale, bluish, and chilly. This may cause amputation.
Lung
Pulmonary embolism is the most frequent form of a blood clot in the lungs (PE). Leg DVTs mainly cause PEs. An embolus moves to the right cardiac blood channels.
The clot subsequently blocks blood flow to the lungs in the pulmonary artery. Some persons have numerous lung emboli. PE symptoms originate from this sequence:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Decreased oxygen level
- Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
- Decreased blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
- Syncope (fainting)
- Unconsciousness
- Death
A PE is a medical emergency. Call 911 if you have DVT symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or hemoptysis.
DVT vs. Pulmonary Embolism
A nonmobile blood clot in the extremities is deep vein thrombosis. Pulmonary embolism occurs when a DVT fragment enters the lungs (PE). PEs are medical emergencies that need rapid treatment.
Heart
Heart attacks may result from coronary artery thrombosis, a blood clot in the arteries that feeds blood to the heart muscle. Usually caused by atherosclerosis. Clots may occur in heart chambers, often from atrial fibrillation or cardiomyopathy (severe heart muscle weakness).
The following symptoms may indicate a cardiac blood clot:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Jaw pain
- Left arm pain
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Unconsciousness
- Death
Brain
A brain blood clot may grow inside or embolize brain blood vessels owing to head trauma. A brain clot may cause stroke and death. Brain blood clot symptoms include:
- Severe headache
- Blurry vision
- Problems speaking
- Change in personality
- Seizures
- Paralysis to one side or both sides of the body
Can You Feel Blood Clots When They Move?
A skin-close superficial thrombus may be palpable. You cannot feel a blood clot moving through the circulatory system. Your clot symptoms will develop over time.
A hurting leg may develop severe enough to prevent weight bearing, or moderate shortness of breath may become so severe that you can’t walk a few steps.
What To Do If You Feel A Blood Clot
Any blood clot indication should be reported to your doctor. Even a superficial thrombus may cause a DVT or identify risk factors. Early blood clot diagnosis may save your life and decrease tissue and organ damage.
If you experience these DVT symptoms, call 911 immediately:
- Chest pain or tightness
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- New cough with or without blood
- Pain in your jaw, shoulder, or arm
- A fast heart rate
- Change in mental status