Blood Clot Pregnancy Symptoms: Here’s What You Need to Know

Forming of a blood clot in the vein can represent a great cause for concern. For mothers-to-be, a risk this medical condition may bring can increase during pregnancy, so knowing how to recognize blood clot pregnancy symptoms can be really important. Here are a few indications you should keep an eye on. However, make sure not to diagnose or treat yourself. If you feel any reason to worry, contact a specialist treating pregnancy veins in Los Angeles, California.

How is a blood clot formed?

Dealing with painful varicose veins in pregnancy falls hard on many mothers-to-be. In some cases, this condition can lead to the development of additional complications. Blood clots disrupt and slow down the natural blood blow, causing much pain for the duration of the pregnancy.

Developing a condition such as a vein blood clot is, luckily, not very common, but when it does occur, it represents a high risk of further development of DVT (deep vein thrombosis), that can lead to more serious complications.

The most common blood clot pregnancy symptoms

What should you pay attention to the most in order to make sure you haven’t missed one of the symptoms? Here are a few indications that may signal the formation of a blood clot:

  1. Excessive swelling of the vein.
  2. Extreme pain or tenderness of the vein.
  3. Pain gets worse when you bend a foot towards the knee.
  4. Pain gets worse when you stand or walk.
  5. The affected area is warm and red.

If you notice any of these symptoms, make sure to contact your vein specialist. Note that these symptoms do not necessarily indicate blot clot formation, so only an experienced, licensed medical practitioner can set a diagnosis upon checking a patient’s vein condition.

The reasons to watch out for blood clots

When it comes to blood clot pregnancy symptoms, you can never be too safe.  Blood clots should be taken seriously, as ignoring them may lead to some more serious conditions, such as forming of blood clots in the placenta, a brain stroke, a heart attack, a pulmonary embolism, premature birth and many more. Consulting with your vein specialist should give you peace of mind, and during the appointment you will be able to get some valuable advice about reducing vein blood clot risk and alleviating the symptoms of spider veins during pregnancy.

If you have any reason to suspect a vein blood clot, remember to stay calm and contact your medical practitioner. The opinion of an experienced medical specialist can help clear the air and provide you with the information about what can and should be done.

Why you should take immediate action

Swollen veins during pregnancy don’t only look unsightly, they are also difficult to bear, and can represent some additional health risks. In most cases, they will look and feel a lot better after the delivery, but for some women, the struggle can continue after the childbirth, too. When a risk of a vein blot clot is present as well, extra caution is advised, so recognizing and contacting a specialist on time can make a world of a difference.

Blood clot pregnancy symptoms: Monitoring and treatment

Whenever you feel the need for a consultation with an expert medical practitioner, contact Beverly Hills Vein Institute. Our renowned vein specialist, Dr. Ivan Brooks, is always here to offer advice, suggest treatment, and help you get back to your healthy, active lifestyle. Let your pregnancy pass in good health. Contact us today to book your first appointment!

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