10 Blood Clot In Foot Symptoms
Symptom #4: Dyspnea
Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, occurs when the patient feels that they are unable to breathe well or normally. They may experience the need for more effort to breathe, chest tightness, and air hunger. Most cases of dyspnea are usually related to respiratory or cardiovascular issues such as pneumonia, cardiac ischemia, interstitial lung diseases, asthma, psychogenic causes, and heart failure.
When dyspnea occurs in an individual with a suspected blood clot in the foot (or any other part of the body), it should be considered a medical emergency as it may mean that the blood clot or part of the clot has lodged itself in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). Up to 40% of patients with deep venous thrombosis may have a silent pulmonary embolism, therefore it is important to be aware of the symptoms related to this condition as well to prevent further complications.
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