Doctors urge people to watch for blood clot warning signs

FARGO — Sanford doctors are emphasizing listening to your body after it was revealed NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts had blood clots in his leg and lungs. Team doctors spotted clots in Hurts' body in London this month, and the Philadelphia Eagles QB later flew back stateside with his team, which experts say could have been harmful to his health. The NFL will not penalize the team for how it handled Hurts' health. Doctors tell WDAY warning signs of blood clots include swelling in extremities, and are often treated with blood thinners, and it's possible Hurts' career could be impacted if he's found to have a genetic predisposition to blood clots. "It's important to have those discussions with loved ones to see if you have underlying genetic factors that would dispose you to any medical condition, whether it's blood clotting disorder, or if it's heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol," said Dr. Rory Ratzlaff, a primary care physician at Sanford Health. The team's m