Kolkata: Blood clots Coagulation is an urgent process in the body that reduces the tendency to bleed in the event of a serious injury or trauma. When a person is injured, blood clots form in the affected area to prevent bleeding. This is a normal process. But the problem is when the blood starts to clot in the blood vessel without any reason. This causes problems in the transport of oxygen to the heart, and damages the lungs.

Our blood is fluid in nature, but when blood clots it takes on the shape of a lump. While blood clots during an injury can help save lives, blood clots without any cause can lead to death. When blood clots form, the blood circulation process is disrupted. There are a number of physical symptoms of blood clots. Those shots are-

1. Blood clots in the veins of the hands and feet. This is called deep vein thrombosis. These types of blood clots are very frightening, as they can easily reach the heart or lungs. Symptoms may include swelling, pain, tenderness, or discoloration.

2. Normally blood does not clot in the heart. But it is not impossible. Blood clots in the heart can lead to heart attack. Chest pain, breathing problems, symptoms of blood clots in the heart.

3. Deep vein thrombosis can lead to blood clots in the lungs. When blood clots in the hands and feet reach the lungs, it is called pulmonary embolism. This type of patient may have symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, and coughing up blood.

4. Blood clots can form in the intestinal veins. It is more likely to be due to liver problems. In this case, problems like abdominal pain, diarrhea, stool and bleeding may occur.