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| Thrombosis warning signs |
Summarizes the symptoms that can indicate that you have a possible blood clot. |
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Many patients with deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) have no obvious symptoms, although some may, for example, experience: 
- swelling
- tenderness
- pain
- redness in their leg
A further problem is that many other conditions produce similar symptoms to those seen with DVT, these include skin infections in particular, and muscle strains. Your physician may wish to conduct specific tests that examine the deep vein of your affected limb if he/she suspects you have DVT.
Symptoms of pulmonary embolism (PE) may include: 
- shortness of breath
- sharp chest pain that is worse during deep breathing
- coughing up of blood
- a rapid heart beat
Other conditions that exhibit similar symptoms include heart attack, chest wall abnormalities and pneumonia. Your physician may wish to conduct specific tests if he/she suspects you have PE.
What to do?
You should always consult your physician if you have symptoms of either DVT or PE, especially if you have been confined to bed.
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Quick answers to common questions about thrombosis and its treatment.
Go to the Common questions section
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An alphabetical list of the thrombosis-related terms used on this website. Go here if you want to learn about terms like 'aPTT test', 'LMWH' and 'osteoporosis'.
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