4 groups of people are at risk of forming blood clots

Blood clots can be very dangerous, and certain activities put people at higher risk. A blood clot, also called a thrombus, can travel through a blood vessel until it becomes trapped and is sometimes life-threatening if not treated quickly.

“Many factors can lead to excessive blood clotting, which causes blood flow to be restricted or blocked,” says the American Heart Association (AHA). Blood clots cause heart attack, stroke, organ damage or even death.

“Smoking increases the risk of unwanted blood clots and makes platelets stick together more,” the organization said. Smoking also damages the lining of blood vessels, making it easier for blood clots to form.

Being active, avoiding sitting still for a long time will reduce the possibility of disease. If you have had surgery or are confined to bed for other reasons, try to move as soon as possible.

Other risk factors include being overweight or using combined hormonal contraceptives.

Some groups of people to also watch out for are women who are pregnant or have just given birth, people with Crohn’s disease or rheumatoid arthritis.

The disease can occur at any age, but is more common in people over 60 years of age.

The symptoms

Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. Symptoms include:

Swelling in the affected leg, rarely in both legs.

The pain usually begins in the calf, resembling a cramp or aching.

The affected area may have a bruise-like skin discoloration that is blue, purple, or red with an itchy, hot sensation.

– The patient has difficulty breathing because blood circulation is affected, oxygen levels decrease. At that time, the patient still had chest tightness and dry cough.

This could be a sign that the blood clot has moved to the lungs, especially when accompanied by dizziness. Call 911 and seek medical attention as soon as possible in such cases.

However, deep vein thrombosis can occur without noticeable symptoms.

An Yen (According to Express)