Blood clots are most likely to develop in the arms or legs, way beneath the skin's surface. These are known as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and they still have the capacity to make their way into the heart or lungs.
While most people may not develop any tell-tale signs of a blood clot in their legs, there are some key symptoms to watch out for, Express reported.
One of the most common symptoms of a blood clot is swelling. You may find that your entire left starts to swell up, and it may be warm to the touch. The leg may start to become increasingly itchy, and it could develop a red or blue tinge to the skin.
As the blood clot develops, the leg may become painful or sore; similar to a dull ache.
If the clot is in the lower leg, you could develop persistent cramp.
Some patients also start to struggle to breathe, which is usually a sign that the clot has moved from the leg toward the lungs.
The difficulty breathing is likely to be accompanied by a bad cough, chest pain, and dizziness.
