10 Blood Clot In Leg Symptoms

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Symptom #6: Change in Coloration of the Limb

A blood clot in the leg can cause obstruction in the blood vessel. The clot can form in either an artery or a vein. A venous thrombosis results in swelling, warmth, pain or tenderness, and a deep red-blue color of the limb.

If the limb has an arterial thrombosis, it will present as pale-bluish and cool as there is less blood flowing to the rest of the tissue.

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