What are the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism or dvt?

Different: Pulmonary embolism can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, cough or even fainting. It is a complication of DVT which has different symptoms. Often, there are no symptoms of dvt. Usually leg swelling, pain, redness and warmth accompany a DVT when it is symptomatic. Sometimes cramping or a feeling like a muscle strain may be present.

Chest pain : For pulmonary embolism: Chest pain, shortness of breath are the most common. Coughing up blood, mild fever can also happen. Fast heart rate may be another sign. You will feel more winded while walking. For DVT: leg pain, swelling in one leg.

Maybe Many or none: If the clot is big, sudden shortness of beath, chest pain, rapid breathing/heart rate, dizziness/weakness, fatigue, heart failure, blue/cyanotic lips/fingers/toes etc... Some people suffer from chronic embolism--small/tiny clots which may not cause much symptoms at all, but over time can cause more damage. So, if you have trouble wtih DVT etc..Take your meds and follow doc regularly. Good luck.