What is a thrombus? To put it simply, it is a “blood clot” attached to the blood vessel wall. If it falls off, it can block the blood vessel channel of the related organ, causing a lack of blood supply locally, resulting in necrosis, which can directly endanger the patient’s life in severe cases.
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And the headache is that 99% of blood clots can suddenly happen without anyone noticing. It’s easy to be caught off guard.
Thrombosis can generally be divided into arterial thrombosis and venous thrombosis, the former being more common , such as myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction belong to this category, with high disability rate, high mortality characteristics. Because venous thrombosis is rare, many people do not understand that it is not less dangerous than arterial thrombosis.
The scary thing about venous thrombosis is that at the time of onset, there are basically no symptoms, and some patients may experience redness, swelling, and nodules. joints, cramping pain and other discomfort, but often ignored. In severe cases, deep phlebitis can occur, and patients may face the difficult choice of amputation, such as thrombosis blocking the pulmonary artery, which can also lead to pulmonary embolism, threatening the patient’s life. It can be seen how dangerous the thrombosis is. Therefore, for thrombosis, we must pay enough attention to prevent it.
These 7 kinds of people are prone to thrombosis
1. Obese peopleThe probability of obese people suffering from thrombosis is obvious Higher than normal-weight people because obese people carry more weight, which results in slower blood flow, which, when combined with sedentary periods, increases the risk of blood clots . 2. People with high blood pressureIncreased blood pressure will damage the arterial endothelium, causing arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerosis can easily block blood vessels, cause blood clots, and suffer from People with this disease must pay attention to the maintenance of blood vessels. 3. People who love smokingSmoking not only damages the lungs, but also damages blood vessels. The harmful substances in tobacco can damage the intima of blood vessels. Causes vascular dysfunction, affects normal blood flow, and causes thrombosis. 4. Diabetic patientsDue to increased blood sugar, blood becomes thicker, platelet aggregation is enhanced, blood flow is slow, and thrombus is easily formed , especially cerebral thrombosis. 5. Sedentary, Inactive People People who don’t move for hours or more have a higher risk of blood clots, long-distance car drivers , bus drivers This type of people should pay special attention, exercise more, and drink more water to help prevent blood clots. 6. Pregnant womenPregnant women are at greater risk of thrombosis. On the one hand, the content of estrogen in the blood increases, and on the other hand, during the growth and development of the fetus It can put pressure on a pregnant woman’s blood vessels and pelvis, impeding the normal flow of blood and increasing the risk of blood clots. 7. People with a history of thrombosis People with a history of thrombosis have a higher probability of getting thrombosis again, according to statistics, 1/3 of Thrombosis patients are at risk of recurrence within 10 years. Thrombosis patients should pay strict attention to their eating habits and living habits in peacetime, and follow the doctor’s advice to avoid recurrence. ▼What is the cause of atherosclerosis?
The arrival of thrombus is traceable
The symptoms of thrombus are difficult to detect, but once a thrombus occurs, hands and feet will send out a slight “signal” , don’t ignore it at this point. 1. Swelling of one arm or legWhen a venous thrombosis occurs, blood cannot return to the heart normally, causing the fluid to spread to tissues such as the leg, causing it to swell . So if you notice that one arm or leg is significantly different than the other, especially below the knee, be careful of deep vein thrombosis. 2. Pain in the side arm or leg is mainly caused by inflammation caused by thrombus. Cramps, cramps, etc. can occur. Image source:Photo Network
3. RedWhen the amount of blood returning to the heart is reduced, the venous pressure will be relatively high, allowing body fluids to seep into other tissues, causing inflammation such as redness and heat in the arms or legs. OtherIn addition, in the early stage of thrombosis, sudden dizziness, headache, drooling or drooling of mouth and eyes, weakness of one limb, difficulty in speaking, blurred vision, drowsiness or yawning, choking, difficulty swallowing, etc. may also occur.
Thrombolysis exercise – foot lift exercise
There is a thrombosis switch on our feet, how can we turn this switch on? All it takes is one small movement, and that is to lift your foot. The medical term for foot lift is “ankle pump exercise“. Ankle pump exercise can promote blood circulation, reduce swelling of lower extremities, and reduce venous thrombosis of lower extremities. It includes the following 3 steps: 1. Plantar flexionLay down or sit on the bed, stretch the lower limbs, relax the thighs, inhale, and slowly hook Raise your toes, as far as possible to bring your toes toward you, hold for 5-10 seconds at the maximum position, exhale, and then slowly lower, rest for a while. 2. Back extension Lie flat or sit on the bed, stretch your lower limbs, relax your thighs, inhale, slowly stretch your toes, try your best to keep your toes down, and when you reach the maximum position Hold for 5-10 seconds, exhale, then slowly lower, rest for a while. Plantar flexion and dorsi extension can be performed consecutively without pauses in between. 3. Surrounding Lie flat or sit on the bed, stretch your lower limbs, relax your thighs, inhale, focus on the ankle joint, and wrap your toes 360 degrees , try to keep the range of motion as large as possible. Notes when practicing: After one set of movements is completed, take a short rest before proceeding to the next set of movements, repeatedly flexing and extending the ankle, 3~4 times a day, 20~50 sets each time. At the beginning of the exercise, use a small force, and gradually increase the intensity after adaptation. If you feel obvious pain during the exercise, you can reduce the training time and frequency.
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