Thrombosis is a scary word you hear all the time. Whether it is cerebrovascular or cardiovascular, arteries or veins… No matter which blood vessel in the human body is blocked, most of them have a common murderer: thrombosis.
A thrombus in the cerebrovascular can cause cerebral infarction, a thrombus in the cardiovascular can cause myocardial infarction, and a thrombus in the lung can lead to pulmonary embolism… …
According to statistics, deaths caused by thrombotic diseases have accounted for 51% of the total global deaths, far exceeding the deaths caused by tumors.
Four signals to remind you of thick blood
Blood viscosity is a concept of hemorheology, which means that there are more formed components in the blood, and the blood flow resistance increases, resulting in a slow blood flow.
The viscous blood is mainly caused by the increase of formed components. Large blood clots, or even severe vascular blockages.
Those with thick blood may have special symptoms at four times, so don’t ignore them.
1. Dizziness when getting up in the morning Some people feel dizzy when they wake up in the morning, and their thinking is not smooth , but after dinner, the spirit has reached the best state, which is likely to be caused by the high blood viscosity.
2. Sleepy after lunch
The post-lunch drowsiness of healthy adults can be tolerated. People with high blood viscosity feel sleepy after lunch. If they don’t rest for a while, they will feel unwell, and they will be listless all afternoon. This is due to the lack of blood supply to the brain caused by the thick blood. Only after a short nap will the mental state improve significantly.
3. Chest tightness when squatting
< p>There are many obese people with thick blood. These people have difficulty squatting to work, or have chest tightness and shortness of breath when squatting to work. This is because when people squat, the blood returning to the heart will decrease. If the blood is too thick, it will cause ischemia to important organs such as the lungs and brain, resulting in difficulty in breathing and suffocation.
4. Shortness of breath after labor
< p>Some people have blue-purple lips, and with a little physical exertion, symptoms such as shortness of breath will appear. In addition to paying attention to blood viscosity, such people should also pay attention to whether they are accompanied by cardiovascular and pulmonary lesions.
middle-aged and elderly people with the above symptoms, and If there is no clear history of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, you should seek medical attention in time. Blood viscosity indexes were monitored by hemorheological examination and platelet aggregation test.
In some cases, increased blood viscosity may not cause any symptoms. Patients with high blood pressure, high blood lipids, long-term smokers and men over 45 are high-risk groups, and it is best to have regular physical examinations.
Four kinds of food, no matter how you like it Eat less
As the saying goes, disease comes from the mouth. If you eat too much of some foods, it will increase the risk of blood clots. To stay away from blood clots, be sure to avoid eating too much of the following four foods:
1. High oil food
Consume big fish and meat regularly Or high-fat foods such as takeout, will lead to increased blood cholesterol, triglycerides and other levels. At this time, the lipid deposition in the blood increases, and the probability of thrombosis is also greatly increased, which accelerates the arrival of cerebral infarction.
2. High-sugar foods
Desserts, cakes and other foods contain a lot of trans fatty acids, which will accelerate the lesions of blood vessels, increase blood viscosity, and affect the normal supply of blood to the brain.
3. Pickled food
Preserved foods are high in salt, such as salted fish, smoked meat, sausages, etc. Although salt is an essential substance for the human body, excessive intake can cause more than one star and a half of harm to the body.
4. Alcohol
< span>After alcohol enters the human body, it will stimulate the endothelial tissue damage of the blood vessel wall, resulting in uneven surface of the blood vessel wall. The lipids in the blood are more likely to precipitate and aggregate on the uneven blood vessel wall, forming a thrombus. And when drinking, the sympathetic nerves are excited and blood pressure rises, which is also a major factor in causing cerebral infarction.
To prevent thrombosis, adhere to four sets of actions
For deep vein thrombosis, we need to pay more attention to exercise, not always Hold a pose.
You can do the following actions in your spare time, which can properly prevent thrombosis.
Four groups of actions to prevent venous thrombosis:
< strong>1. Tiptoe exercise
Sit, use the toes of both feet to touch the ground, and use the toes as a fulcrum to move the feet back up and down Move 10 to 15 times.
>2. Massage the calf
Sit, bend one leg naturally, gently massage the calf 10~15 times with your hands, then switch feet repeat.
Sit with the heel on the ground, and use the heel as the fulcrum to let the foot do the up and down movement of the hook toe 10~ 15 times.
>4. Knee tuck rotation
Sit, fix one knee with both hands, rotate the foot to the left several times with the ankle as the fulcrum, Rotate to the right a few times, then switch feet and repeat.
, Some usual living habits, and the control of underlying diseases are also very meaningful for preventing thrombosis, especially arterial thrombosis!
Keep in mind six tips to prevent arterial thrombosis< /strong>
1. Scientific medication to control basic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia;
2. Actively treat and control the functional heart disease of coronary heart disease and atrial fibrillation;
3. Assess the stability of carotid plaque and whether it causes Carotid artery stenosis, if necessary, intervention treatment;
4, quit smoking and alcohol, exercise moderately, and actively lose weight for those who are overweight;
5. Eat more vegetables and fruits, low salt and low fat, and a balanced diet;
6. People who often sit for a long time or need to stay in one position for a long time at work should pay attention to more activities.
Everyone, some of the so-called home remedies and health care programs that you often hear about dredging blood vessels or detoxifying blood vessels have no scientific basis.
For those over 60 years old, it is recommended to have an annual physical examination to check the health of blood vessels, and ask a vascular doctor to give professional guidance if necessary!