Question 1

what does blood clots mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Blood clots can form in a number of different scenarios- when blood vessels break from direct trauma clotted blood is what you see as a.

Question 2

how can blood clots dissolve?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot removal: Blood clots in general are removed naturally from the body. The body has a system of clotting as well as a system to prevent too much clotting. Whenever a clot is formed in the body over time the body will naturally reabsorb it. Sometimes doctors give medication to prevent the blood from being able to clot easily.

Question 3

blood clot in both shoulders?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: How do you know that you have blood clots in the shoulders? Blood clots in shoulders is not a recognized medical entity. It may help if you describe the symptoms.

Question 4

are blood clots normal on a pill?

Accepted Answer

No: I assume that you mean to ask if it is normal to develop blood clots when taking oral contraceptive pills (ocp).

The risk of developing blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, coronary artery thrombosis) is slightly increased in persosn taking ocp, however, this is not normal. The risks are particularly increased in patients with acquired or genetic clotting tendencies.

Question 5

what can be done for blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Prescription medicin: Blood clots are dangerous and a physician should be seen immediately.  If the clot is in the leg a doppler test can confirm it and a physician will prescribe meds to thin the blood and help prevent it from going to the lungs.  Initially you should not be active because you do not want to dislodge it and cause it to travel in your bloodstream.  Blood thinners will  be taken for at least 3 months.

Question 6

what does a blood clot feel like?

Accepted Answer

DVT: A blood clot in the deep veins can feel like a tender, warm, 'cord-like' structure with an appearance of swelling and redness in the area.

Question 7

what in the body makes blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Multiple : Platelets, proteins called factors, and red blood cells all make up a clot.

Question 8

what are common signs of a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends where it is.  In your brain, could be severe stroke like symptoms, in lung...Palpitations and shortness of breath or painful respirations, in leg...Swelling of leg, pain, etc.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

: Symptoms of blood clot varies and depends on where the clot is and what organs are affected. If there is blood clot to the brain it could lead to paralysis/stroke and like other major organs: heart and the lungs blood clot in any of the three organs could cause death or devastating consequences. Blood clot of arteries is more devastating than that of veins. Leg blood clot in the vein is not as bad

Question 10

describe the features of a blood clot.?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on where the clot is and if it's in a vein, artery, or not in blood vessel at all (hematoma).  Vein clots cause swelling and pain and may migrate to the lungs which can be lethal. Artery clots acutely impair the circulation: in the heart, it's a heat attack; in the brain it's a stroke; in the eye, it causes blindness,  in the arm or leg, it's painful and could lead to amputation.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Subcutaneous blood clot

A member asked:

What does blood clots mean?

A member asked:

How can blood clots dissolve?

A member asked:

Blood clot in both shoulders?

A member asked:

Are blood clots normal on a pill?

A member asked:

What can be done for blood clots?

A member asked:

What does a blood clot feel like?

A member asked:

What in the body makes blood clot?

A member asked:

What are common signs of a blood clot?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of a blood clot?

A member asked:

Describe the features of a blood clot.?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?