What are the risk factors and signs of blood clots in the legs? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which blood clots may form in the deeper veins in the legs or pelvis. One potentially dangerous complication is when part of a blood clot detaches and travels up through the veins into the lung vessels, causing a Pulmonary Embolism.
The risk factors for blood clots include having had them in the past, having an active cancer, family predisposition (such as thrombophilia) but also having had recent major surgery, hospitalization, trauma or long-haul travel leading to immobilization, which can slow down the blood flow through the legs. Estrogen-based hormonal therapy may also increase the risk.
Signs to look out for include increased swelling in one leg more than the other, which may also look red and feel tender/painful.
When a pulmonary embolism develops in this context, the person may suddenly become more breathless and have dizzy spells or fainting and palpitations. If a pulmonary embolism is suspected, emergency investigations and treatment are generally necessary as it can be dangerous.
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