Warning Signs Of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Lightheadedness And Dizziness

Lightheadedness and dizziness may be additional signs that a blood clot from deep vein thrombosis has broken off and traveled to another part of the body. As with shortness of breath, both lightheadedness and dizziness can indicate the clot has moved to the lungs. In the case of possible deep vein thrombosis, dizziness may progress to fainting. Patients who experience dizziness and lightheadedness should not try to walk. Instead, they should sit or lie down for several minutes. Individuals who attempt to stand up while they are dizzy are at an increased risk of falling.

Dizziness may be one of the later warning signs to occur with deep vein thrombosis. Thus, patients who are experiencing it, along with any of the other symptoms of possible DVT, should not wait to see if symptoms will improve. Instead, they should go to an emergency room or call for emergency medical assistance.

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