10 Blood Clot In Arm Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Enlarged Veins
If a blood clot is present in a superficial vein, the vein can appear to be enlarged and feel firmer compared to normal. While it may not be obvious initially, the clot can become firmer as it hardens. The vein distal to the clot also starts to appear larger due to the clot creating a damlike effect. If the clot is in the deeper veins, similar changes can still occur but not observed as the veins are located deeper within the arm.
Depending on the veins that are blocked, some blood flow can be diverted through the other veins. This leads to enlarged superficial veins that may be visible on the upper chest, shoulder, and arm.
Advertisement
