Four red flag blood clot symptoms that you should be on the lookout for
dailyrecord.co.ukBlood clots happen as a necessity in the body and stop you from losing too much blood when you get a cut or a scrape. However, these clots can also form when they aren't needed, which can cause serious issues like strokes, heart attacks and even death in some cases.
The Mirror reports that the causes of blood clots can vary, such as smoking, obesity, or leading a sedentary lifestyle, according to the NHS.
You may also be at a high risk of blood clots if you are on hormonal contraception, such as the pill, vaginal ring or contraceptive patch.The severity of blood clots depend on where they form in the body, with their seriousness increasing as they start moving through the bloodstream.
For example, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg, and can be very dangerous.It is therefore essential to spot this condition in its early stages so it can be aptly treated with an injection.
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