What Are the Symptoms of a Blood Clot in the Hip?

Symptoms of a blood clot in the hip include leg swelling, pain or tenderness in the upper leg, a warm sensation in the swollen or painful area, and discolored skin, states the Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Foundation of America Inc. Only about half of people with deep-vein blood clots have symptoms.

Symptoms generally occur in one leg and may occur only when standing or walking. Diagnosis of a blood clot is crucial, as untreated blood clots can lead to a life-threatening condition, according to the APS Foundation of America.