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