Question 1

would a blood clot cause pain all the time in the leg or can it come and go. thanks.

Accepted Answer

No : Pain in the calf is not a good indicator . If the set up us right for a clot , like recent surgery or prolonged inactivity and you have calf pain a SOB , the you need to consult a physician . You need an US and possibly a D Dimer . If positive , then there is a high index of suspicion for DVT . Hope this helps . If there is SOB , then Spriall CT to R/O clot to the lung .

Question 2

would a blood clot cause pain in both legs or just where the blood clot is?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: Most blood clots in the legs are in one leg and cause pain and swelling in that leg only.

Question 3

can a blood clot cause a fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This depends upon the cause of the blood clot and whether one may have broken loose and created a pulmonary embolus.  Would have this evaluate by a doctor asap.

Question 4

can blood clot cause pain in buttocks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many things can cause pain in the buttocks. The list includes herniated lumbar disk, hip problems, pulled muscle, infection, etc. Have it looked at if it persists.

Question 5

does a blood clot in the leg usually cause significant pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually the clot is painfull, but not always.
If you have one sided leg swelling that is persistent i would get it checked.

Question 6

i'm having chest pain but it's painful to the touch. doesn't seem internal.  could a blood clot cause this pain?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal: If your pain is reproducible by palpation it is most likely musculoskeletal in origin. Depending on its exact location it may involve the intercostal muscles, ribs or sternocostal joints. It is not likely that a blood clot is causing this type of pain.

Question 7

how can a blood clot cause a heart stroke?

Accepted Answer

Heart stroke: A heart stroke is also known as a myocardial infarction or heart attack. A blood clot forms in a heart blood vessel. This cuts off flow to a part of the heart and that part dies. This can cause pain, rhythm and pumping disturbances. These things can result in disability or death.

Question 8

can a blood clot cause shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot (DVT): Generally a leg blood clot (dvt), pain is commonly felt in the calf area with swelling and redness.  If pain is in the shin, anterior leg, it's not likely from a blood clot.  If you're concerned about a blood clot, go to the emergency department as it could be deadly.  However at your age and gender, it's unlikely.

Question 9

can a blood clot cause blurry vision?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: Whether a blood clot causes blurry vision depends on the location of the clot.  If it's on the surface of the eye, this will not cause any problems.  However if a doctor tells you that you have a clot in one of the blood vessels inside your eye, then your vision could definitely be affected by this.

Question 10

does a blood clot in the veins cause a cold leg?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Not usually, I would expect warmth from a venous blood clot. However a blockage in an artery could cause a cold leg. I see the appropriate tests are being done on your leg for diagnosis. Has a blood clot been found?

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