Signs you may have a blood clot – ‘worth getting checked’

Lythgoe says of blood clots in the legs: ‘Blood clots in the legs are commonly known as DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and always needs checking out.’Certain factors can raise our risk of getting DVT such as being overweight, smoking, taking contraceptive or HRT medication, pregnancy, being over 60 or having recently had a long flight, prolonged time in bed, or an operation that could make you more susceptible.’There are various signs that you may have a blood clot and you may notice some or all of these; any pain, cramping or throbbing in one of your legs, if one leg is more swollen than the other or if the painful area is warm and the skin discoloured.’Lythgoe added: ‘If you notice any of these signs it’s definitely worth getting these checked with a healthcare professional.’READ MORE: Bob Mortimer admits he is ‘not very well’ If you have a blood clot it is important to see a GP. (Image: Getty Images)However, some symptoms of blood clots may not necessarily mean that you have a blood clot.Lythgoe explained: ‘If you have some of those signs and symptoms but don’t have a DVT then it may be a problem with the blood flow through your veins, an infection, inflammation or a muscular issue.’If you are at all concerned then a chat with a healthcare professional who can help to decide the next step, the clinician may organise a blood test or imaging of your leg to determine what’s going on.’The important message is that while symptoms of a blood clot may not lead to a blood clot diagnosis, it is nevertheless important to get seen just in case. Furthermore, it is also important to be aware of what can increase your risk of a blood clot developing.DON’T MISSAvoid four types of drinks to lower risk of blood clots – nutritionist [BLOOD CLOTS]Acholic stools are ‘the most common’ sign of pancreatic cancer [CANCER]Main signs of a chest infection this winter as cases surge [COLD/FLU] We are learning more and more about the impact of Covid on the body. (Image: Getty) Symptoms of long Covid. (Image: Daily Express)The SAGE scientist explained: ‘There’s evidence from one study that even children who had recovered from Covid had persistent defects in their lungs, caused by abnormal clots blocking oxygen from getting into the bloodstream.’They looked at 53 children, with nine healthy children who’d never had Covid and half of the kids out of the 50 had had Covid and recovered, the other half had Covid and gone on to develop long Covid.”What they found was that the lung defects looked worse in the long Covid kids, but there were still significant abnormal findings in the kids that had recovered.’With regards to the long-term impact, Doctor Kane said: ‘There’s absolutely no good news coming out of the research studies about how this might impact the population in the future.’