What are the Symptoms of a Blood Clot Above the Knee?
Blood clots in the lower part of the body can appear in the veins or the arteries of the legs. But regardless of whether they are in the vein or the artery, once they form or rise above the knee area, they are a source of concern due to their ability to create life-threatening symptoms. Blood clot symptoms Symptoms of blood clots above the knees are usually a serious cause for concern. Symptoms can include: pain, swelling, cramps, warmth, inflammation, infection, a skin discoloration, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, and stroke. Pulmonary embolism When a blood clot above the knee (and located in a deep vein) does not dissolve itself, it inevitably will flow towards the lungs as it follows the normal blood flow direction. Once in the lung, if the clot is large enough, it can cause a pulmonary embolism, effectively stopping the blood flow to the lung. A pulmonary embolism not only causes breathing problems and chest pain, it can kill the individual experiencing it, if it is large enough
