Many people have recently been very worried about the problem of blood viscosity. If earlier poor blood coagulation was more common, now its direct opposite is coming to the fore - thick blood. What should I do if I find such a sign in myself, and what threatens this seemingly insignificant problem in the future?
Blood thickening threats
Let's start with the threats that the excessive viscosity of this fluid can bring with it , and in general: what does “thick blood” mean? It flows through the veins and arteries more slowly and lazily, and in order to push it through the vessels, your heart has to exert much more effort, which contributes to its faster wear. The same applies to the vessels themselves, the walls of which are experiencing excessive pressure, stretch and become less dense and elastic. Bottom line: the whole range of diseases of both the heart and blood vessels, which has become much closer to you. And all these troubles provoke thick blood. What to do with it, any doctor will tell, and for traditional medicine these problems are not new.
Reasons - hormonal changes
We will determine the causes of thickening of the blood. The most common are hormonal changes. First of all, it is pregnancy or menopause. The bloodstream becomes slow - thick blood forms. What to do, no one can cancel age-related changes. Their result will have to be fought, but at least it is not necessary to eliminate the cause.
Dehydration
Next up is dehydration. Either the person is not drinking enough, or suffered from vomiting and diarrhea. Here you need to deal with the water balance of your body, and the blood will return to normal.
Often, when the body is infected with parasites, very thick blood is also observed. What to do in this case, it’s easy to guess - to free yourself from unnecessary “fellow travelers”. By the way, viral diseases, vitamin deficiency and a lack of trace elements give the same effect.
Of course, cardiac and vascular ailments are also on the list of possible causes. They are joined by all diseases leading to increased urination, which again leads to a lack of water in the tissues - diabetes, kidney problems, etc. This also includes obesity and even some serious excess weight - they contribute to the appearance of those diseases that cause dehydration and, as a result, increased viscosity of your blood.
And the last factor that can lead to the discussed results is medication. In particular, medications that can slow down blood flow include contraceptives and a diuretic. The former change the hormonal background (we have already discussed this), the latter remove water from the body at an unusual rate (this has also been indicated).
What to do?
So what to do when you find out that you have thick blood? What to do to restore her natural constitution? For starters, drink the amount of water your body needs. Moreover, it should be purified or filtered, and between eating and drinking leave a gap of one hour, not less, so as not to disturb the digestive processes. Do not neglect garlic - it dilutes the blood well. If possible, eat artichokes for the same purpose. If the blood viscosity is too high in the diet, prefer alkaline products, that is, potatoes, cereals, vegetables (except eggplant and tomatoes), whey and milk, any vegetable oil.