What are the 3 top signs of a blood clot in the ankle?
A blood clot is a painful and life-threatening medical condition that requires immediate medical attention. If you think you may be dealing with a blood clot, you should seek a medical professional’s assistance right away.
Blood clots are gel-like coagulations of blood cells that have massed in one area of your vein. They can quickly travel from one area of your vein up to your lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism, or to your heart, causing a heart attack. Blood clots are often referred to as deep vein thrombosis.
What are some of the signs of a blood clot in the ankle?
- Pain that starts in your leg — Many deep vein thrombosis patients report feeling intense pain in the leg where the clot is located, and even pain that moves up the leg whenever the clot begins to move toward other parts of the body.
- Swelling in one leg — Another symptom is swelling that occurs in one of your legs or ankles. If you have a blood clot in your ankle, you may notice that your ankle has increased in size.
- Discoloration around the ankle — Some patients may experience unusual skin coloration around the affected area, like reddened or darkened skin changes to the ankle where the blood clot is located.
Contact United Vein & Vascular Centers for treatment of a blood clot in the ankle
You don’t have to continue worrying about symptoms of vein conditions that are making your life more difficult. Our vein specialists at United Vein & Vascular Centers are here to help you. Each of our team members understands the uncertainty and discomfort that vein problems can lead to, and that’s why they’re committed to helping you better understand your condition, your symptoms, and the options you can use to address them.
Our specialists can also help you find the most effective treatment option for your vein condition and include it in a comprehensive treatment plan that’s designed to:
- Reduce your symptoms.
- Improve your ability to walk and perform other normal daily tasks.
- Increase your overall quality of life.
Contact us today to learn more if you think you may have a blood clot and the ways it can be treated or to set up an initial appointment.
