Could You Have DVT? Find Out
What are the symptoms of DVT?
Thankfully, DVT isn't always fatal, but it can be if you procrastinate about having it checked. It is one condition that shouldn't be taken lightly. Should a clot break off, it can be a disaster for the lungs and the rest of your body. Pulmonary embolisms prevent the lungs from supplying the body with the oxygen it needs.
There are ways to determine if the body is raising the red flag. The following symptoms are enough to warrant an immediate trip to the physician:
- pain or tenderness while standing or walking;
- red and/or warm skin of the affected region;
- visible veins; and
- fatigue, especially in the leg.
Even without a DVT, pulmonary embolisms can rear their ugly heads. Signs of a PE include:
- difficulty breathing;
- faster than normal or irregular heartbeat;
- chest pain or discomfort that usually worsens with a deep breath or coughing;
- anxiety;
- coughing up blood; and
- very low blood pressure, lightheadedness or fainting.