Stay away from the dangers of blood clots and start by developing these habits!

The most terrifying thing about blood clots, which are called "invisible killers", is that most of them do not cause any symptoms. They are like ghosts walking in the body. Once they block blood vessels, the result is fatal. Moreover, blood clots can seriously endanger people's lives at any age and at any time.

So what is venous thrombosis? Venous thrombosis refers to the blockage of blood vessels caused by blood clots formed in the veins, which leads to obstruction of venous return and forms a series of symptoms of venous congestion, called venous thrombosis.

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There are three main factors that lead to thrombosis: slow blood flow, loss of blood vessel walls, and hypercoagulable state of blood.

Knowing the causes of thrombosis, it is particularly important to prescribe the right medicine. We call "basic prevention, physical prevention, and drug prevention" the three musketeers of thrombosis prevention.

Basic preventive measures include: no smoking, proper diet, elevating and massaging the affected limb to speed up blood circulation, and drinking plenty of water. Instruct patients to perform ankle functional exercises. The first movement is flexion and extension. Slowly bend the toes inward and try to make the toes point toward yourself to the maximum limit, hold for 5-10 seconds, then straighten and press the toes down to the maximum limit, hold for 5-10 seconds, and then relax. The second movement is the circle movement. With the ankle joint as the center, the toes make a 360-degree circle. Try to maintain the range of motion. Two movements form a group, 10-15 groups each time, and those who are physically able can increase the number of times.

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Physical precautions include:

1. Use an anti-thrombotic pressure belt. The anti-thrombotic pressure belt can promote venous blood return, prevent excessive venous pressure, and reduce the chance of venous thrombosis. Under unobstructed conditions: the pressure on the distal side of the anti-thrombotic pressure belt is higher, while the pressure on the proximal side is lower, which can form a pressure difference and effectively prevent thrombosis.

2. Use an intermittent pressure air pump.

Physical preventive measures include: oral or injectable antithrombotic drugs, but they should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Finally, I would like to share with you a jingle about thrombosis prevention:

Blood clots are life-threatening, prevention is the first priority;

Awareness needs to be raised and habits developed;

Smoke less, drink less, avoid sitting for long periods of time and walk more;

Basic physical drugs are used together to reduce the risk of thrombosis;

Good health brings smiles! Smiles!!

Source: Chongqing Banan District Second People's Hospital

Author: Wenhan from the Third Department of Foreign Affairs

Review expert: Zhang Ling (Chongqing Banan District Second People's Hospital)

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