Blood vessels lose elasticity with age and can become vulnerable to blood clots. This is a dangerous condition that is difficult to detect without medical examinations. At the same time, doctors advise paying attention to certain signals from the body.
Symptoms that should alert you
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Dizziness upon waking. This may indicate poor oxygen supply to the brain due to excessive blood density, leading to ischemia or hypoxia.
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Shortness of breath and chest pressure. Thick blood makes it harder for oxygen to reach the lungs, which impairs respiratory function. Symptoms are often worse at night when metabolism slows down.
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Drooling during sleep. This is especially dangerous if it occurs regularly and only on one side of the mouth. This may indicate a nerve disorder caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the brain.
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Swallowing movements in sleep. Such manifestations also signal problems in the functioning of blood vessels and the nervous system.
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Cold or numb extremities. If your feet or hands are cold and not due to the ambient temperature, it may be due to narrowing or blockage of blood vessels by a blood clot.
How to reduce risks
To prevent thrombosis, doctors advise:
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avoid fatty, salty and overly spicy foods, as well as meat products with high cholesterol content;
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drink more water;
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limit alcohol consumption and completely quit smoking;
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maintain an active lifestyle and play sports.
Doctors emphasize: timely attention to the body's signals and a healthy lifestyle help significantly reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots.
