Thrombosis is an extremely unpleasant and dangerous disease, which, if untreated, leads to a mass of complications. In some cases, it is much easier to prevent the development of the disease than to undergo treatment. The prevention of thrombosis is a constant process. But subject to certain recommendations you can protect yourself from this disease. So what are the main preventive measures and how to determine whether you belong to a risk group?
What is thrombosis and why is it dangerous?
Today, many people are interested in what constitutes thrombosis. Prevention and treatment of this ailment is also an equally urgent issue. A similar disease is accompanied by the formation of blood clots (blood clots) inside the vessels. Sometimes such formations dissolve by themselves, but in some cases they attach to the vessel wall and gradually increase in size.
As a rule, thrombosis affects the veins of the lower extremities. The presence of a clot disrupts normal blood circulation. If untreated, inflammation, a violation of trophic tissue can develop. Sometimes part of the thrombus may come off. Moving along with the blood stream, the clot is able to clog vital vessels. For example, thromboembolism, which often ends in the death of a sick person, is a dangerous complication of thrombosis.
Who is at risk?
There are people who are more prone to blood clots. It is for such categories of the population that the prevention of thrombosis is extremely important. So who is at risk?
- Men over 40 years old.
- Menopausal women.
- People suffering from obesity.
- Patients suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system, including stroke, heart attack, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis.
- Risk factors include hemorrhoids.
- Thrombosis often develops after surgery.
- Improper nutrition in a certain condition is also a risk factor.
- This also includes patients suffering from various diseases that are accompanied by thickening of the blood.
- Smokers and alcohol abusers.
- Leading a sedentary lifestyle.
- Oncological patients.
- People subject to constant stress, which affect the hormonal background.
Thrombosis Prevention: Drugs
Naturally, if you suspect the possibility of developing this disease, you should consult your doctor. Prevention of deep vein thrombosis includes the periodic use of certain drugs. As a rule, such treatment implies several key points, namely:
- blood thinning (for this purpose, patients are usually prescribed drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid; it is worth noting that such drugs should never be prescribed on their own, as this is dangerous to health);
- vascular strengthening (quite often, doctors recommend taking Ascorutin, which, along with other components, contains ascorbic acid or vitamin C);
- blood purification (the drug "Flebodia" effectively copes with this).
As a rule, various medications help reduce the risk of thrombosis. Nevertheless, some other rules must be observed.
Proper nutrition at risk for thrombosis
Prevention of venous thrombosis includes proper nutrition. The diet in this case is quite simple and meets the basic norms of proper nutrition. It is necessary to sharply limit the amount of salt, smoked meats, fatty and fried foods, pickles, sausages, etc. Replace them with vegetable and fruit dishes, low-fat fish and meat.
You need to eat berries - blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, cherries, cranberries. Also useful will be oatmeal, rice broth, olive and linseed oil, lemons and other citrus fruits, ginger.
It is also very important to drink enough water. In this case, it is about water, not liquids. Doctors recommend drinking 1.5-2 liters of pure still water (coffee, tea are not taken into account).
What can not be eaten?
In addition to healthy foods, there is food, the use of which should be limited. Prevention of thrombosis involves reducing the number of smoked meats, meat broths, white bread, cream, fried and too fatty foods.
The list of foods that thickens blood includes various sausages and even some fruits, in particular, mangoes and bananas. You can eat them, but in small quantities. Also, do not consume too much salt.
It is not recommended to abuse decoctions of rose hip, hypericum, nettle, valerian and some other herbs. Medicinal plants, of course, are useful, but only if you follow the dosage and drink their courses. The constant, uncontrolled use of herbal decoctions can lead to the opposite effect.
A negative effect on the state of blood vessels in the hematopoietic system is alcohol abuse. It is also worth giving up smoking, as it increases the risk of thrombosis. Risk factors include uncontrolled intake of hormonal, diuretic and birth control drugs.
Sport and physical activity
Unfortunately, many people, due to their profession or for other reasons, are forced to spend a lot of time during the day in the same position, sitting or standing. This applies primarily to office employees, drivers, sellers, etc. This cannot but affect the state of the body and often leads to stagnation of blood, which significantly increases the risk of blood clots.
Of course, not everyone can refuse to work or change their sphere of activity. But the prevention of vascular thrombosis must necessarily include physical activity, special therapeutic exercises, regular exercise.
For example, if you have sedentary work, then at least a 5-minute break should be done every hour. Of course, it’s not always possible to do gymnastics at the workplace, but a light walk to stretch your legs is enough.
The tone of the veins can be maintained by doing dancing, cycling, swimming. Walks, morning runs, walking at a fast pace have a positive effect on the state of the vessels. You can also sign up for medical gymnastics.
On the other hand, experts recommend avoiding those sports that are associated with a load on the arch of the foot. These include jumping, aerobics, tennis, weightlifting, squash and some others. Be sure to consult your healthcare provider about this. The specialist will tell you about how procedures such as the correct prophylaxis of thrombosis and vascular diseases, and vascular strengthening look like.
How to prevent blood stasis? Useful Tips
In addition to proper nutrition, taking medications and an active lifestyle, there are other, no less useful ways. For example, if you are overweight, you should seek the advice of a nutritionist and try to gradually reduce body weight to normal.
It is also worth noting that, at the risk of developing thrombosis, exposure to high temperatures on the body is contraindicated. Therefore, it is worth abandoning sunbathing and solariums, visiting saunas, baths, taking hot baths, using hot wax for hair removal.
Specialists also pay attention to the difficulty in normal venous circulation, which is observed when wearing too tight jeans, underwear, shoes that tightly compress the ankle, etc. But the use of special compression knitwear, which prevents blood stasis, but does not disturb circulation in the vessels , sometimes very useful. The heel on the shoe should be wide and comfortable, not exceeding 3-4 cm in height. It will be useful to purchase special orthopedic insoles.
And during sleep, people are advised to put a small pillow under their feet so as to facilitate the outflow of blood from the limbs. A positive shower will also be affected by a contrast shower.
Strengthening blood vessels using traditional medicine
Prevention of thrombosis may include the use of traditional medicine. For example, cranberries are often used to thin the blood. The fruits of the plant must be mixed with honey. Such a medicine is recommended to be taken twice a day in two teaspoons.
Mint infusion will have a positive effect on the state of health. It is simple to cook - pour the crushed leaves of the plant into a glass or cup, pour cool boiling water, cover the container with a lid and let it brew. Strain the infusion. Take about half a glass of sutra. The course of treatment is 2-3 months, after which it is recommended to take a break.
In any case, you can not take any medicine, even if it is decoctions of plants, without first consulting a doctor.
Prevention of vein thrombosis during pregnancy
Unfortunately, quite often pregnant women become victims of thrombosis. Such statistics are associated with hormonal changes in the body, an additional burden on the cardiovascular system, weight gain, and some other factors.
Drug prophylaxis of thrombosis is possible only with the appropriate indications, and it is carried out with extreme caution. First of all, pregnant women are recommended to change their lifestyle, make the right diet, wear compression stockings, take walks in the fresh air and, of course, monitor any changes in health.