A blood clot might not sound like a severe medical condition. On the contrary, even a simple blood clot can lead to complications. A blood clot on external injuries can help prevent excess blood loss. However, the same won’t be necessarily helpful if the clot is forming inside your body, which can cut off vital blood supply to your body.

The circulatory system is one of the most vital systems in your body which is why blood clot symptoms should not be taken lightly. However, the causes of a blood clot will entirely depend the type of signs and symptoms, whether they can be easily identified and most importantly whether these clots can be treated in time to avoid severe medical conditions from being developed.

Some of the most common reasons for a blood clot include:

• Use of oral contraceptives, which might cause side effects, is one of the common reasons leading to the development of blood clot symptoms. There are other medications and associated illnesses that can also cause blood clots.
• Lack of physical activity and exercise, which happens to be the number one reason for blood clots. Body muscles and veins are made up of material which needs proper stretching and exercise from time to time to maintain the muscle integrity.
• High blood pressure and cholesterol are mostly the reasons why the chances of suffering from a blood clot increases.
• Damaged veins or arteries due to a number of reasons can also lead to blood clots since these supply lines get obstructed with dead muscle material or are damaged at vital supply points making it difficult for the circulatory system to pump blood to maintain the proper pressure.

Common blood clot symptoms include:
Blood clot symptoms will differ accordingly depending on the location of your clot, which includes the arm or leg, heart, abdomen, brain, and/or lungs.

A clot in the arm or legs: Blood clot symptoms in the arm or legs include swelling and associated pain, with tenderness in the muscle. A warm sensation and discoloration which results in the skin turning to a pale bluish color in the affected area are the visible indicators of a blood clot in your arms or legs.

A clot in your heart: This is not a very common location or condition for that matter. However, in case you suffer from chest pain and a heavy feeling in the lungs, these are clear blood clot symptoms which will require immediate medical attention. Shortness of breath and feeling lightheaded are also clear indicators.

A clot in the abdomen: Abdominal pain and swelling are the clear blood clot symptoms when it comes to discomfort experienced in your stomach.

A clot in the brain: A blood clot in your brain requires immediate medical attention, with sudden and severe headaches being the visible indicators and even difficulty in speaking and even seeing. This will entirely depend on the location of the blood clot in different front and back lobes of the brain.

A clot in the lungs: Symptoms experienced are very similar to what you might experience in case of a heart blood clot.