Blood in the body of a healthy person is in a liquid state due to the balance of coagulation and anticoagulation systems, plasma and blood elements and maintaining a constant blood flow velocity. In case of imbalance between the components, the
viscosity of the blood and its other characteristics change. In this article we will consider the causes of thick blood and why this condition is dangerous.
Why does blood thicken?
Blood is one of the most important connective tissues in the human body. Her condition affects the functioning of many organs, therefore it is extremely important to identify the causes of thick blood as soon as possible and eliminate them. We will name these reasons.
- The physiological change in the hormonal background that can be observed in women during pregnancy, during menopause, and in men over the age of 45, caused by the combination of platelets, can lead to a decrease in blood flow velocity and, as a result, to blood clotting.
- An excess of acids in the body.
- Lack of enzymes, vitamin deficiency, the presence of viruses and parasites in the body.
- Dehydration, lack of fluid, burns, kidney failure, diabetes mellitus and other diseases leading to fluid loss in the body.
- Diseases and pathologies of the cardiovascular system, which can result in venous congestion in various organs.
- Long exposure to the body.
- The use of antibiotics and other medications, leading to an increased outflow of fluid from the body and increased urination.
- Obesity in the presence of one or more of the above symptoms can cause blood clotting.
Symptoms and consequences
Whatever the causes of thick blood in a person, the symptoms of this phenomenon are almost always identical: fatigue, weakness, fatigue, memory problems. The result of the presence of thick blood is a malfunction of many organs in the human body. For example, perfusion of the lungs, arising from a lack of oxygen in the blood; vascular thrombosis and, as a result, heart attack, stroke. Therefore, the causes of thick blood must be diagnosed in time.
Blood thinning
The correct treatment for thick blood can only be prescribed by a doctor. As a rule, when detecting such a disease, it is recommended to follow a balanced diet, which will help eliminate the causes of thick blood. The daily therapeutic diet includes:
- liquid in large quantities (from 1.5 l);
- herbal teas, freshly squeezed juices;
- aspirin (at the discretion of the doctor; it is not prescribed if the patient has problems with the gastrointestinal tract);
- berries, figs, sunflower seeds, garlic, artichoke, ginger, Kalanchoe, cocoa.
If the patient has very thick blood, the reasons for this may lie in the wrong diet. In this case, it is recommended to completely exclude the following foods from the diet: sugar, potatoes, bananas, carbonated drinks, too high-protein foods with high fat content, sweet, smoked salty foods, St. John's wort, and buckwheat.