Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Coughing Up Blood
Coughing up blood in a patient with DVT is one of the main signs of alarm of Pulmonary Embolism. This is a very serious condition in which a clot formed in the deep venous system found its way into the lungs.
This is a medical emergency and patients should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Other symptoms related to pulmonary embolisms are shortness of breath and sudden chest pain.
