Almost all processes that occur in the cells and organs of a person depend on the quality of the blood. In the case of violations of its quality, such as thickening, an increase in the level of bad cholesterol, acidification, and transport function, it is much more difficult. This causes disruptions in redox processes in vital organs such as the liver, brain, kidneys, etc.
A huge number of people are forced to take blood thinners to maintain blood quality within normal homeostasis and avoid serious complications. Too thick blood can trigger a heart attack, atherosclerosis, sleep disturbances, stroke. In addition, the vessels experience a very large load, because cholesterol is deposited on their walls.
However, if you have thick blood, you should not self-medicate. Blood thinners should be prescribed by a doctor. He will establish the exact cause and, taking into account the general condition of the patient, as well as the presence of concomitant diseases, will prescribe the most suitable treatment option. Do not forget that many blood-thinning drugs have side effects and you need to take them under the supervision of your doctor.
In some cases, in order for the blood to become more fluid, it is enough to change the diet and lifestyle. It is necessary to exclude canned, smoked, too fatty foods. The consumption of seafood, fish, eggplant, tomatoes and many other vegetables can improve the condition of patients with thick blood. Compliance with diet, optimal physical activity, rejection of bad habits, a sufficient amount of water and salt also allow you to make blood more fluid. Reduce its viscosity and increase vascular tone helps iodine, which is found in large quantities in seaweed. And in the pharmacy you can choose a complex of vitamins that contain this important element, and provide them with the body in the required amount. However, for many patients, the above measures are not enough.
Many blood thinners are made from plant materials. For example, Eskusan in a dragee is a medicine made from horse chestnut. This drug not only makes the blood more fluid, but also helps restore the walls of blood vessels and dissolves small blood clots. A good therapeutic effect is exerted by medicines made on the basis of mulberry roots.
Garlic has been used to dilute blood since ancient times. In addition, it contains a high content of beneficial elements and vitamins. However, not everyone can consume it fresh because of the specific smell and characteristics of the body. But now in the pharmacy you can find drugs that are made on its basis and do not have unpleasant side effects. Another well-known drug is ginkgo biloba or a leaf of a dragon tree. An extract made from this plant makes the blood more fluid and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
When blood thinning is needed , medications like Vafarin can only be taken under the strict supervision of a specialist. This drug uses a huge number of people with arrhythmia to make blood more fluid and avoid clot formation. If you do not visit the clinic at least once a month, serious bleeding may occur, including in the brain.
Vafarin was replaced by such blood thinners as Pradax and Apixaban. When taking them, there is no need for frequent visits to medical institutions. Apixaban appeared on the market quite recently and costs much more than its predecessor, but, despite this, it is gaining more and more popularity among patients. In addition, this drug interacts better with food and various medicines.