Bicycling.com
January 2017

6 Signs You Might Have a Blood Clot

Learn the signs of this potentially life-threatening condition

"When blood clots form in this deeper system, they can be painful and very dangerous," says Luis Navarro, MD, founder of The Vein Treatment Center in New York City. This kind of clot is called a deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. DVTs are like roadblocks on your blood highway—they cause traffic jams in your circulation and prevent the blood flow that keeps your system up and running.

"It's important to recognize symptoms because they can often be minimal or overlooked," and getting prompt treatment is key, says Navarro.