How to recognize thrombosis
Knowing how to recognize the symptoms of thrombosis in a timely manner is crucial in the fight against the disease; with early diagnosis, in fact, thrombosis can be treated effectively, preventing the onset of more serious complications
What, then, are the alarm bells to watch out for?
The term thrombosis refers to the formation within a blood vessel (venous or arterial) of a blood clot called a thrombus that occludes or slows down normal blood circulation, with potentially fatal consequences.
What are the alarm bells for recognizing thrombosis?
Thrombosis often occurs in the lower extremities.
The most common symptoms are:
- a warm sensation
- pain, especially behind the calf
- numbness and redness of the area
- an increase in volume.
Should you experience these conditions, the invitation is to contact your physician who can best assess the situation and perhaps prescribe a venous doppler examination.
Is it true that women are more at risk for thrombosis?
Yes, the female sex is at greater risk of thrombosis.
There are also other factors unique to the female sex, such as the use of the contraceptive pill, that increase this risk.
This, of course, does not mean that men can underestimate the issue and underestimate it.
What can be done to prevent thrombosis?
Certainly improve one’s lifestyle.
As with many diseases, with regard to thrombosis doing physical activity, eating a balanced diet, and eliminating what is harmful such as cigarette smoking are factors that improve the physique per se and also the health of the veins and consequently avert or at least ward off the possibility of developing venous thrombosis.
When to seek medical attention?
It is important not to underestimate suspicious symptoms or certain conditions.
You should see a doctor, for example, if your legs already have significant varicose veins or if you experience leg pain that is not bone or muscle related.
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