Thrombosis is a dangerous condition in which blood clots are formed in the vessels, which interfere with its normal current. In advanced cases, this can lead to severe complications, including stroke, heart attack, or even death. Doctors urge to be attentive to changes in well -being, especially those who have chronic diseases or lead a sedentary lifestyle.
What five signs should you pay attention to?
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Limb swelling, especially if it occurs suddenly.
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Pain or feeling of pressure in the leg or arm.
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Redness or discoloration of the skin in the vessel area.
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Feeling of heat or fever in a separate area of the body.
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Sudden shortness of breath, which can signal pulmonary artery thromboembolism.
What can provoke thrombosis?
● Physical overload. Not only strength training, but common long walks can cause micro -damage to blood vessels.
● operations and long real estate. Lying in bed after surgery, the patient is at risk of blood stagnation, especially if preventive therapy is not observed.
● inflammatory processes and injuries. They affect the vascular wall, provoking the formation of a blood clot.
● Chronic diseases. First of all, it is heart failure, diabetes, varicose veins, and blood coagulation pathology.
● Pregnancy. Changes in the hormonal background and the pressure of the fetus on blood vessels also increase the risk.
● food and weight. Excessive body weight complicates normal blood pumping, and fatty foods contribute to the formation of cholesterol plaques.
● Severe lifestyle. Doctors advise you to get up every hour and walk for at least a few minutes.
If you are at risk or noticed alarming symptoms, do not delay your visit to your doctor. Timely examination will help to detect a tendency to thrombosis, and preventive measures - to avoid dangerous complications.
