Health Tip: When Deep Vein Thrombosis Causes Symptoms

(HealthDay News) -- Deep vein thrombosis is a dangerous condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein deep within the legs. The clot ultimately can break away and travel to the lungs.

Only about half of people with DVT have symptoms, the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says. If warning signs do occur, they may include:

  • Swelling of the leg or a leg vein.
  • Tenderness or pain in the leg, especially while standing or walking.
  • Warmth in part of the leg.
  • Discoloration or redness.
  • Coughing blood, shortness of breath or pain when breathing deeply.

    • If you have any of these symptoms, seek medical attention at once.

    Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies

    Most Families Exclude Foods Linked to Allergies

    Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

    How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach

    Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study

    School-Based Asthma Programs Keep Kids Healthy And Learning

    Asthma Could Raise Miscarriage, Infertility Risks for Women: Study

    Cities Contribute To Asthma, Researchers Argue

    Some Cases of Recurrent Wheeze in Kids May Need New Treatment

    Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier

    Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise

    FDA Proposes Ban on a 'Useless' Decongestant, Phenylephrine

    Second Flu Vaccine Meeting Canceled -- What Happens Next?

    First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana

    Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts