Take care of your health and make sure that you will never suffer from a pulmonary embolism. This condition occurs when a blood clot detaches and travels to the lungs.

See the doctor to find out if you have a blood clot in the deep veins of your legs and get a treatment as soon as possible.

1. Redness

The area around the blood clot may differ in color. It is slightly discolored which is a sign that you have a clot deep in a vein. This type of discoloration occurs when too much blood accumulates under the surface of your skin. The bigger the clot, the more visible the symptom is. Another thing that proves that you have an issue is when you notice persistent patches of red skin. This is particularly common after surgery or injury. It is not that easy to make redness go away even after a longer period of time. It is always advisable to see a specialist to know what to do.

2. Warm Skin

It is possible that your temperature changes if you have blood clots. In this case the skin around the blood clot becomes warm. You might feel it as tingling. Usually it is very localized. Besides the temperature change you might notice a few other signs. The worst thing that there is not much you can do to treat the symptoms. You will always need professional assistance. If you experience heat, throbbing or itchiness, do not delay your visit to the doctor.