Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that causes blood clots to form in the deep veins in the body. DVT very commonly occurs in the legs and the bigger the clot, the more complicated the condition becomes. Here are some of the telltale symptoms of deep vein thrombosis.

1. Swelling in the Affected Area
One of the most common symptoms of DVT is swelling in the affected area. As blood clot forms in the veins, the blood flow in the vein reduces, which leads to swelling. It is very rare for both the legs or the arms to swell because of DVT. Only the affected part swells, which is a common sign to look out for.

2. Throbbing Pain in the Affected Area
Another of the telltale symptoms of deep vein thrombosis is a throbbing feeling in the affected area and pain. As the clot restricts flow, the blood pushes through, which results in constant pain that is usually followed by the throbbing of the affected area. Again, the throbbing and pain are usually experienced in the affected part and the pain gets worse when you try to move the leg or the arm. Another sign to look for is that in the case of DVT is that the pain gets worse with time and not better.

3. Cramping
Everyone experiences muscle cramps at some point in time. With DVT in the legs, cramping most commonly occurs in the calf muscles and can lead to spasms that can last for a couple of seconds to more than a minute. When cramping happens in the same place, it leads to severe pain.

4. Skin-color Changes
There are two kinds of skin color changes that affect the skin when you have DVT. Initially, the swelling and the throbbing in the skin lead to the skin becoming red. As the clot gets bigger and there is very limited or no blood flow through the veins, the skin around the affected area can become bluish in color. If you notice the skin turning blue, definitely visit the emergency right away.

5. Skin Warmth and Tenderness
Another of the telltale symptoms of deep vein thrombosis is skin warmth. The pulsating flow of blood through the affected area makes the skin warm to touch. It is also common to notice the skin getting tender.

6. Neck and Shoulder Pain
While DVT is very common in the legs, it can also occur in the upper extremities. In this case, the pain would radiate in the neck and shoulder area.

Make a note of all these telltale symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and monitor your body if you notice one or more of these signs. It is very easy to treat DVT with medications. Talk to your doctor about it.