What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- One-sided leg swelling
- Leg pain or tenderness
- Warmth
- Skin color change
Understanding care
Clinical care may include urgent clot assessment and a clinician-led plan to prevent clot extension or recurrence. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
New one-sided leg swelling or pain needs urgent assessment. Sudden breathlessness, chest pain or coughing blood requires emergency services immediately.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
