Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism
- Shortness of Breath: Sudden and unexplained difficulty in breathing, which may worsen with exertion.
- Chest Pain: Often described as sharp or stabbing, it may feel worse when breathing deeply, coughing, or bending.
- Coughing: This may be accompanied by bloody or blood-streaked sputum.
- Rapid Heart Rate: A noticeable increase in heart rate (tachycardia).
- Dizziness or Lightheadedness: This can include fainting or feeling faint.
- Leg Swelling or Pain: Often in one leg, due to DVT; the affected leg may feel warm to the touch.
- Anxiety or a Sense of Impending Doom: Some patients report feeling anxious or fearful for no clear reason.