10 Blood Clot In Leg Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Warmth
Noticeable warmth to the leg is a hallmark sign of a venous blood clot in the limb. This warmth is typically due to the pooling of blood but can also be due to inflammation or infection which will perpetuate the flow of blood to the area.
Ice packs should NOT be used to cool the area, relieve swelling, or to decrease pain. This is because cold therapy causes the blood vessels to constrict thus causing even less space for the blood to travel through.
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