4. Blood Clot Risk
Blood clots are a common circulatory condition that might be caused by many others; when a blood clot settles anywhere in the body, numbness, pain and color changes are common – many patients have even described a blood clot as feeling like a “pinched” area in a certain spot. Tingling and redness are also symptoms that might characterize a blood clot, but these symptoms are not seen in everyone who gets blood clots.
The appearance of a blood clot anywhere in the body can be considered a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment: If you have one or suspect that you do, see your doctor or seek out emergency room treatment as soon as possible.
Sometimes blood clots will have little to no symptoms for some patients, although can also manifest as shin or leg pain that’s either serious or “nagging.” Never ignore the appearance of pain, even if it feels insignificant to you at first.