Ever get a paper cut or nick yourself while shaving?

When that happens, a blood clot saves the day. It

quickly stops the bleeding, and when it's done its job, it usually breaks up. Sometimes, though, things
can go wrong.

When blood clots don't fall apart, they can be dangerous and lead to serious medical conditions. You can
get them in blood vessels in just about any part of your body. They’re most likely to affect a leg,
especially if you sit for long periods of time.

You might get a clot in your arteries, which carry oxygen in your blood from your heart to all the cells of
your body. The result can be really serious. It can keep oxygen from getting to your heart, lungs, or
brain, and cause a life-threatening emergency, like a heart attack or stroke.

You could also get a clot in the veins that carry blood back to your heart. When that happens, symptoms
usually come on more gradually, but can still mean trouble.

If you learn the warning signs, you’re more likely to get quick medical help that can make a huge
difference in keeping you out of the danger zone. But it’s important to know that in some cases, clots
can happen with few symptoms or none at all..

See More: Dos and Don'ts of a Blood Clot

Arms, Legs

When a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins in your arm or leg, way beneath your skin's surface, it
could be something called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). That's dangerous because the clot could travel
to your heart or lungs.