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, making breathing difficult. 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.
