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Blood clots are clumps that result in coagulation of the blood. A blood clot tends to form in damaged vessels or in areas where blood slows down or stops, like the calves of the legs. Blood clots can form in superficial veins (close to the surface), deep veins (near the bones) and arteries (carry blood from the heart to the body). Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in the deep veins in the legs, arms and pelvis. Blood clots in the veins are usually not serious, but clots in the arteries can lead to serious complications, including heart attack and stroke. Blood clots kill 600,000 Americans each year. Most heart attacks and strokes are caused by blood clots that obstruct the flow of blood in the heart or brain.
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Blood clots are caused by slowed blood flow, damaged blood vessels or changes in the blood itself. These risks can occur in those who are paralyzed and/or bedridden and following cancer or surgery. Air travel can also result in deep vein thrombosis due to cramped seating, lack of mobility and dehydration.
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Blood clots often fail to produce symptoms. In fact, only half of all people who have blood clots in their legs experience symptoms at all. These symptoms include warmth, redness, swelling and pain in the leg region. Because there are many other conditions with similar symptoms, such as a pulled muscle, diagnosis can be difficult. Symptoms of a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) include chest pain that worsens with deep breaths, sudden shortness of breath and coughing up blood.
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Blood clots in the legs can be prevented by exercising the lower legs to improve circulation; standing up and stretching the legs after sitting for long periods of time; and getting out of bed as soon as possible after surgery or illness. If deep vein thrombosis becomes a problem, take anticoagulants as directed by a doctor, manage diet carefully and avoid activities that could result in injury. Compression stockings can alleviate the pain and swelling of blood clots in the legs.
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REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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