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1 When blood clots occur in a vein, symptoms may include. 2  pain, 3  swelling, 4  warmth, and. 5  redness. 6  If a forms in a vein in a leg or arm breaks; breaks off and travels to the lung a pulmonary embolus can occur. 7  Symptoms of pulmonary embolism are chest pain and shortness of breath.
Signs of a blood clot in the leg to pay attention to include: - Reddish skin on the leg - Discoloration of the skin on the leg - Excess warmth on a certain part of the leg - Pain or tenderness - Swelling in the leg or along a specific vein If you notice any of these symptoms of DVT, seek ...