Blood clotting is a natural process which the body uses to curtail flow of blood in trauma. However, there are other situations in which blood flow stagnate and lead to formation of blood clots which can be life threatening. Similarly, blood clots can also result from a laceration to a blood vessel in an artery or a vein. Both conditions can slow down or block the blood circulation, contributing to loss of oxygen to the cells involved in the blockage. Common symptoms include swelling, redness in the affected area and pain. The affected area such as a limb may be warm to the touch as well.
There are two main types of blood clot situations as venous thrombi and arterial thrombus. These two types have their own symptoms and causes. (more…)
