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Blood clots are always a serious cause for concern as they can severely restrict blood flow. Some of the worst places to experience one are the brain, which can cause a stroke, and the heart and lungs.
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If you cough up alittle blood does it always have to be a blood clot or can you just have some blood in your lungs?
it doesnt have to be a clot....
Why blood doesn't clot inside body?
Blood doesn't clot inside of the body because it is all working together. Some blood may clot in the body, which causes blood clots. This is caused by blockages. Blood that doesn't clot has a wide flow.
What are some symptoms of a blood clot?
Generally a person who has symptoms of a blood clot with experience pain at the sight of the clot. Pain may include throbbing, burning, swelling , inflammation, numbness as well as visible redness .
If a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to some part of the brain a person will suffer?
All of the above.
How is a blood clots formed?
A blood clot is formed when the blood thickens, and when some sticks itself to the side of the veins, over a period of time there is more and more (thick) blood all sticking to the side, and eventually blocks, or forms a blood clot in the veins.
Why doesn't blood clot in the bottles in Blood banks?
Tubes used for blood bank (Pink and Lavender top) contain a chemical called EDTA that binds the calcium in blood, which is needed for blood to clot. Red or Gold top tubes contain no chemicals to prevent the blood to clot, so the blood will clot with out being exposed to air. Each specific department in the lab have different colored tubes with different chemical/no chemical in them depending on what test has been ordered.
How do I know I have a blood clot and should I go to the doctor?
If you have a blood clot in your limbs it may result in pain or swelling in your arms or legs along with redness and your limbs feeling warm. A blood Clot in your Lungs can be presented with chest pain, dizziness. Blood Clots can be fatal and if you are having some of the symptoms then you should call or see your doctor or 911 for help.
When a blood vessel is injured there are tiny what in the blood that helps clot blood and seal the blood from a cut?
these are known as platelets they are platelets are u dumb or have some type of something
What are the symptoms for blood clots?
Some blood clot symptoms are pain, warmth, swelling and pain. Pain is the main symptom other may occur depending on the location. If you are seeing any of these symptoms it is possible you have blood clot and need to see a doctor immediately.
My husband had his prostate removed. A few days after surgery he suffered a heart attack. Is it possible that a blood clot formed from the surgery and that blood clot traveled to his heart.?
It is possible to develop a blood clot with many types of surgery, including prostate removal. Developing a blood clot with surgery becomes more common with age. If you are over 40 and are anticipating a surgery, you need to be aware of the symptoms of a blood clot so that you can immediately contact your doctor if one occurs. Your risk of developing a clot may change with race, or whether or not you smoke. Prolonged laying or sitting down or immobilization can increase these risks as well. A clot which breaks off may cause a heart attack, a stroke, or even pulmonary embolism, depending on where it lodges. Fortunately, the chances of developing a blood clot from prostate surgery is less than 10%, and you can decrease this percentage further by moving as soon as you are able. Some patients, such as those with an increased risk due to age or smoking, may use blood-thinning medications or pneumatic stockings.
Lost some blood when brushing teeth 6 days after tooth extraction could this be the blood clot?
It could be you need to go back to the dentist to see about that.
What happens when your tooth falls out and there is no blood?
Hopefully the clot is small and you can't feel it with your tongue, even though you shouldn't be tonguing it in the first place. Worst case its a dry socket which means some minor pain and reliance on ibuprofen until your body fixes it.
