What does a blood clot feel like?

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asked Apr 6, 2022 in Diseases Conditions by Submariner233 (920 points)
What does a blood clot feel like?

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answered Apr 7, 2022 by Stormymormy (1,700 points)
edited Apr 7, 2022 by Stormymormy
A blood clot typically feels sorta like a pulled muscle or tightness, cramping and soreness.

The 10 signs of a blood clot include.

Swelling.
Pain.
Redness.
Warmth to the touch.
Worsening leg pain when bending the foot.
Leg cramps.
Discoloration of skin.
Shortness of breath.
Chest pain.
Unexplained cough.

Another sign of a blood clot is Rapid Heart Rate.

To check for blood clots at home you can do a test at home for blood clots which is known as the Homan's Test.

The Homan's Test is a test that is performed by laying flat on your back and extending your knee in the suspected leg.

Then have a friend or family member raise the extended leg to 10 degrees, then have them squeeze the calf.

If there's deep pain in the calf, it may be indicative of DVT.

Aspirin does help some with blood clots as aspirin can help thin the blood.

To prevent blood clots and heart attacks, strokes etc it's recommended that you take at least one aspirin per day.

However in some cases, aspirin will not provide enough protection.

Additionally, the aspirin may not work to dissolve a clot properly.

Instead, it may be better as a preventative measure after a clot has been thoroughly dissolved by another medication.

To dissolve blood clots naturally you can eat foods such as natural pineapple or take some nutritional supplements with bromelain.

You can also dissolve blood clots naturally by eating other foods and drinks that can help dissolve blood clots such as garlic, kiwi, kale, spinach, red wine, and grape juice.

Also drink more water. Increase your exercise.

The best way to dissolve a blood clot in your leg or in any part of your body is to take some medicine such as thrombolytics which are drugs that dissolve blood clots.

The only way to treat a blood clot in the leg or any part of your body at home is to take some aspirin which can help thin the blood and help stop blood clots from getting worse.

However there's no other really good way to treat blood clots in the leg or any part of your body at home.

You need to see a doctor and go to the hospital to get proper treatment for blood clots.

Taking some aspirin can help get rid of small blood clots but you still need to seek medical treatment to get rid of the blood clot.

Blood clots are serious and can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death.

There's no proven way to treat a blood clot at home with natural remedies.

If you try to dissolve a blood clot at home, it may take longer for you to get proper medical treatment.

This can increase your risk of developing a potentially life threatening condition.

Ice won't help a blood clot because the clot is in your vein but if you have swelling from muscles swelling then the ice can help.

The first signs of a blood clot include trouble breathing, chest pain and shortness of breath.

Other first signs of a blood cloth include.

Throbbing or cramping pain, swelling, redness and warmth in a leg or arm.
Sudden breathlessness, sharp chest pain (may be worse when you breathe in) and a cough or coughing up blood.

Blood tests can, in some cases, be used to rule out a blood clot.

Ultrasound provides a clear view of your veins and blood flow.

CT scan of the head, abdomen, or chest, may be used to confirm that you have a blood clot.

This imaging test can help rule out other potential causes of your symptoms.

A thrombus, colloquially called a blood clot, is the final product of the blood coagulation step in hemostasis.

There are two components to a thrombus: aggregated platelets and red blood cells that form a plug, and a mesh of cross-linked fibrin protein.

The substance making up a thrombus is sometimes called cruor.

Bumps in your veins mean you may have a condition known as Phlebitis.

Phlebitis which is inflammation of the veins.

The Phlebitis condition that causes inflammation of the veins is also known as ThromboPhlebitis which is caused by one or more blood clots in a vein or veins.

The Blood Clots in the vein cause inflammation of the veins which lead to the bumps in the veins.

When you have bumps in your vein or in your veins you should see your doctor as you are likely experience blood clotting which can be dangerous and lead to heart attacks, strokes and even death.

Thrombophlebitis usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm or other parts of the body.

The thrombus in the vein causes pain and irritation and may block blood flow in the veins.

Also bumps in your veins can be simply varicose veins and if so the bumps can be harmless but you should have it checked out to be sure.

To increase blood flow and decrease pressure in your veins, you should elevate your legs above your waist several times throughout the day.

Elastic stockings: Supportive stockings or socks compress your veins and reduce discomfort.

The compression stops your veins from stretching and helps blood flow.

The blood clot usually clears and the inflammation dies down within a few weeks.

Most people with superficial thrombophlebitis are otherwise well.

There should not be any foul discharge or abscess, and it's normally just lumps under the skin rather than swelling of the whole calf.

Signs that your condition may be serious include severe and continuous pain and swelling in the legs.

Heaviness and/or dull, achy feeling in the legs at the end of the day, or after physical activity.

Varicose veins are red and feel warm and tender to the touch.
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answered Feb 5 by Jamie (44,840 points)
Blood clots are sometimes painless and you may not know you have it unless you suddenly become tired quickly or short of breath.

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