How to tell if you have a blood clot
Source: NHS
Before leaving hospital, you should be told about anything you need to look out for that could suggest you've developed a blood clot.
Symptoms of a blood clot can include:
- cramping pain, redness, warmth, or swelling inone of your legs these are symptoms of DVT
- breathlessness, chest pain, fainting or coughing up blood these are symptoms of a pulmonary embolism
If you develop symptoms of a blood clot, see your GP or go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department as soon as possible.
Blood clots can be treated if they're spotted in time. .