Signs and Symptoms of a Blood Clot | Transgender Health and Blood Clots

Signs of a Deep Vein Thrombosis:Signs of a Pulmonary Embolism:
– Swelling of the legs, ankles, or feet, or of the arms or forearms
– Pain, tenderness, itching, or warmth in the legs, thighs, or arms
– Changes in skin color, which can appear as a dusky bluish/purple color 
– Shortness of breath
– Chest pain
– Cough
– Coughing up blood 
– Fast heart rate 
– Dizziness

If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor right away or head to the closest emergency room.

Signs of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT – blood clot in the legs, thighs, or arms) to watch for include:

  • Swelling of the legs, ankles, or feet, or of the arm or forearm if the clot is in the arm
  • Pain, tenderness, itching, or warmth in the legs, thighs, or arms
  • Changes in skin color, which can appear as a dusky bluish/purple color 

Signs of a pulmonary embolism (PE – blood clot that travels to the lungs) to watch for include:

  • Shortness of breath 
  • Chest pain
  • Cough
  • Coughing up blood 
  • Fast heart rate 
  • Dizziness

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