10 Symptoms of a Blood Clot
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Shortness of Breath
Sudden shortness of breath or having difficulty to breathe could be a symptom of a blood clot in the lungs. A blood clot in the lungs, also called pulmonary embolism usually results from a clot from the legs that gets to the lungs and causes a blockage in a vein. This increases pressure in the blocked vein because blood cannot flow easily.
Besides shortness of breath, other symptoms of pulmonary blood clots include pain when breathing, a persistent cough, blood in coughed up mucus and a fast heart rate. The patient may also sweat, experience anxiety, lightheadedness or even collapse. A clot in the lung is usually a serious condition that requires urgent medical attention.
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