Blood Clots: Symptoms, DVT Risks, and Dissolving Treatments

Blood clots in the legs or brain pose significant health risks, including DVT. Dietary choices, specific exercises, and medications like Warfarin play a vital role in preventing and dissolving dangerous clots.

What Are The Symptoms of Blood Clots in The Leg?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kathleen Blanchard, R.N.

Symptoms of blood clot in the legs, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are important to understand to know when to seek treatment. DVT occurs in the deep veins. A superficial clot in the leg vein is known as thrombophletbitis.

Kathleen Blanchard is a registered nurse, with more than 10 years of experience in cardiovascular health, emergency room and ICU. She writes professionally for Emaxhealth.com. and AskMen.com. Blanchard is currently employed as a senior case manager and has held certification as a critical care registered nurse (CCRN), advanced trauma life support (ATLS), and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).