The doctor warned about the risks of thrombosis during heavy loads

Therapist, PhD Andrey Kondrakhin warned that weightlifting and other sports with intense stress on the legs increase the risk of developing thromboembolism.

In conversation with aif.ru On September 13, the specialist explained that the danger is not the load itself, but overload, especially in weightlifting. Severe pressure on the legs can lead to negative consequences, and this problem is faced not only by athletes, but also by dentists, surgeons, teachers, movers, and other people who work standing up for long periods.

Kondrakhin noted that venous blood flow is disrupted when standing for a long time, and diseases of the veins of the lower extremities are one of the factors in the development of thromboembolism.

He added that the risk cannot be completely eliminated: different people may develop different problems under the same conditions. According to the doctor, violations can be suspected only with regular ultrasound of the veins, and as a preventive measure, he recommended using compression knitwear.

On September 12, gastroenterologist Lyudmila Sukhorukova spoke about the ability of grapes to strengthen blood vessels. Grapes are an important source of polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. 360.ru .

On August 31, doctor Elvira Khachirova named the healthiest food for taking care of the heart and blood vessels. According to her, such a product is fish. Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna and herring are especially useful. Life.ru .

On August 11, internist Evgeny Kosmynin told Izvestia about the causes of thrombosis. The risks are increased by smoking and an increased body mass index.

In July, cardiologist Anastasia Malai, in an interview with RIAMO, warned that summer and blood clots are a real threat to people with risk factors. For prevention in the summer, she called for drinking more water, moving actively, and seeking medical help for leg pain and swelling.

Earlier Pravda.Ru She wrote that sitting for a long time slows down blood flow and increases the risk of blood clots. To reduce it, you need to move more, do short workouts and include foods with folic acid in your diet.

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