Pulmonary Embolism: 10 Common Symptoms To Watch For

Little to No Symptoms At All

Science and medicine have shed light on the causes of thrombosis to the point where we now know what we can do to limit our risk of becoming sick or dying due to blood clots. It’s great to know there are all sorts of symptoms we can look for as well if we feel we might have cause for concern in regards to this very serious condition. The scary thing is that, even in a healthy person, blood clots can occur without any symptoms what-so-ever.

Certain people are genetically pre-disposed to have greater chances of getting a blood clot. Some people have what’s known as Hughes syndrome, also called sticky blood. This condition creates cells in blood vessels which causes coagulation more quickly than in a normal person. Another condition known as primary thrombocythemia causes bone marrow to over produce the platelets used for clotting. Certain surgical procedures, such as the removal of your spleen, can increase the likely hood of blood clot formation.

If you have a family history of blood clot issues or suffer from conditions which increase the chances of blood clots, check in with your doctor regularly to make sure your body is in good health.