10 Blood Clot In Foot Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Bluish Discoloration
A blood clot in the foot can cause an obstruction in the blood flow of the affected blood vessel. If it occurs in the veins, the blood flow cannot flow back toward the heart and starts pooling, resulting in tenderness, pain, swelling, and warmth. The appearance of the affected foot also starts to become dark red.
When the blood clot involves the arteries, the discoloration can appear to be purplish or bluish as the foot is no longer receiving adequate oxygenated blood. This causes the tissue beyond the clot to become pale and cool as there is decreased blood flow to that region.
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