What Is The Condition That Blocks Blood Vessels? All You Need To Know About Embolism

What is an embolism?

An embolism is a condition where your blood vessels get blocked due to blood clots that start from somewhere.

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Cleveland Clinic explains, “Other substances that can move around your body can travel away from where they started and block a blood vessel, too.”

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While some people do not show any symptoms, these are some warning signs that indicate embolism:

• Shortness of breath.
• Hypoxemia (low oxygen levels).
• Tachypnea (fast but shallow breathing).

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• Swelling in your limb.
• Seizures.
• Vertigo.

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• Weakness.
• Headache.
• Petechiae (rashlike spots on your upper body).

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• Chest pain.
• Tachycardia (fast heart rate).
• Fever.

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• Nausea and vomiting.
• Hypotension (low blood pressure).

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