Deep Venous Thrombosis Symptoms

About half of all DVT cases do not cause symptoms. The symptoms you feel can depend on the location and size of your blood clot. However, DVT mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh, most often on 1 side of the body. The clot can block blood flow. Deep venous thrombosis signs and symptoms can include:

• Swelling in the affected leg
• Leg pain
• Calf pain
• Cramping or soreness
• Red or discolored skin on the leg
• A feeling of warmth in the affected leg
• Difficulty in sitting and standing
• Problems in walking
• Fatigue and malaise