The doctor named measures to protect against blood clots

Professor Pavel Vorobyov, Chairman of the Moscow City Scientific Society of Therapists, told how to protect yourself from blood clots. In conversation with aif.ru On Thursday, June 18, he noted that long-term air travel can increase the risk of blood clots even in healthy people.

If a blood clot blocks a vessel, it can lead to disruption of blood supply to vital organs, heart attack, stroke or other dangerous consequences.

Vorobyov said that the elderly, patients with varicose veins and thrombophlebitis, pregnant women, and those taking hormonal contraceptives are at risk. According to him, the risk is especially high in the first months after starting taking such drugs. If a woman stops taking it and then starts it again, the risk also temporarily increases, writes NSN.

To prevent thrombosis during the flight, the specialist recommends following three rules: drink more water, since the dry air in the cabin contributes to dehydration, regularly move or stretch your legs, and, if necessary, in consultation with your doctor, use medications to improve venous blood flow or preventative doses of anticoagulants. kp.ru .

In May, cardiovascular surgeon, phlebologist, Ph.D. Gevorg Mnatsakanyan told how thrombosis of superficial and deep veins manifests itself and at what point it is necessary to consult a specialist. According to him, deep vein thrombosis is considered the most dangerous, which can occur with almost no symptoms or be accompanied by severe swelling, pain, muscle tension and limited leg mobility. At the first signs of thrombosis, you should immediately consult a vascular surgeon, phlebologist, or general surgeon. 360.ru .

In February, surgeon Georgy Treiger said that thrombosis is an acute condition that is insidious in its suddenness. With thrombophlebitis, the vein becomes dense and red and it is painful to touch it. If we are talking about deeper vein thrombosis, in such a situation, the leg can dramatically increase in volume, RT notes.