Signs and Symptoms of a Blood Clot | Transgender Health and Blood Clots
Last Updated
May 30, 2023
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
