What are the Symptoms?
Factor V Leiden alone has no visible symptoms until a blood clot,thrombophilia, becomes present.
Factor V Leiden with Thrombophilia
Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia occurs in veins and arteries. It usually occurs in legs, but can also occur in other parts of the body such as brain, eyes, liver, and kidneys.
When it is found in the legs a common symptom is the leg is red, swollen, and very painful.
Pulmonary Embolus
When a clot is formed it can move through the bloodstream and throughout the body. When the clot stops at the lungs and remains it is known as pulmonary embolus. The only noticeable symptom is it can cause breathing problems.
Factor V Leiden alone has no visible symptoms until a blood clot,thrombophilia, becomes present.
Factor V Leiden with Thrombophilia
Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia occurs in veins and arteries. It usually occurs in legs, but can also occur in other parts of the body such as brain, eyes, liver, and kidneys.
When it is found in the legs a common symptom is the leg is red, swollen, and very painful.
Pulmonary Embolus
When a clot is formed it can move through the bloodstream and throughout the body. When the clot stops at the lungs and remains it is known as pulmonary embolus. The only noticeable symptom is it can cause breathing problems.