Thrombosis, or otherwise from a medical point of view and nomenclature, thrombophlebitis is a very dangerous condition and sometimes difficult to diagnose. The disease affects women more often than men. Statistics say that it is a disease of people over 60, but it is not the norm. You should always check for any worrying symptoms by going to the doctor as soon as possible. Because untreated thrombosis can result in dangerous complications.
Thrombosis veins is an inflammation of a certain area of our body, usually the thighs or calves, where there is abnormal blood flow in the veins. The so-called a clot that blocks the patency preventing proper blood flow. When such a clot detaches from the vein wall, it can lead to a life-threatening embolism or stroke.
Symptoms of thrombosis:
- Sudden muscle spasms
- soreness of the limb,
- shiny skin,
- Bruising, redness in a given place,
- Subfebrile condition or even fever,
- hardening of the vein,
- Local or whole limb edema,
A vascular surgeon is a specialist doctor who deals with the treatment of thrombosis. For complete diagnosis, he performs the so-called Doppler ultrasound, where the doctor uses ultrasound waves to see the blood flow in the veins and see where there is inflammation and a clot.
You can also distinguish certain situations and factors that favor the formation of thrombosis:
- Long-term treatment with forced immobilization,
- Past surgical procedures,
- Infectious diseases,
- Excessive blood clotting,
- Birth,
- Existing varicose changes,
- Taking drugs that irritate the lining of the veins
As it always happens, and in the case of thrombosis, a very dangerous disease with serious consequences for health, we should use prophylaxis that can protect us from problems of this type. Overweight and obesity are one of the greatest enemies of proper venous circulation. Therefore, let’s take care of the correct body weight. Let’s not be obese. Let’s eat healthy.
Let’s ensure the right dose of movement to prevent blood stagnation in the veins, which interferes with its proper circulation. Let’s try sports. Let’s choose the right one for ourselves from those that strengthen the muscles of the limbs and our muscles. It can be a bicycle, swimming, fitness, nordic walking. If we have a sedentary job, try to go for a walk at least every half hour. Avoid crossing your legs and wearing tight pants. While sitting, let’s do exercises involving wiggling the fingers. Such activities stimulate the blood to circulate. Drink 2 to 2,5 liters of water every day. It is also one of the basics of thrombosis prevention. Let’s avoid excess salt, sugars and fat in the diet because they also hinder proper microcirculation in the limbs. Drinking herbs and water baths with many plant extracts will help us prevent dangerous congestion and support proper blood circulation in the veins. Such valuable herbs in the prevention of thrombosis are: oak bark, chestnut flower, arnica, melilot, pansy, buckwheat, elderberry, hawthorn flower. These herbs strengthen blood vessels, make vein walls more flexible. Thus, they support circulation and blood flow in all the vessels of our body. One of the prevention methods is also the consumption of vitamin C, which seals the veins. Let our limbs rest. Thrombosis it is a serious ailment. Let’s protect ourselves from her.