Are Pain On Side Of Calf, Numbness And Swelling Indicative Of Blood Clot?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 Answered on

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : My husband has had pain in the side of his calf, a numb cold foot, and some swelling in his foot? Does that sound like symptoms of a blood clot?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
thanks for sending the question.

I think you should take into the emergency room as soon as possible. If his foot is numb and cold this might indicate there is a blockage of flow in his arteries. For this reason I think he needs to be seen as soon as possible. If there really is a blood clot and then a procedure can be done to help facilitate blood flow. The longer you wait the more problematic this can become.

It is also remotely possible that there may not beA blood clot but I think the risk of waiting too long is significant and this should be evaluated soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar