Silent killers! Clots appear and quietly kill because...

Ischemic stroke You can call it the killer of the XXI century. How many people he makes disabled and how many he sends to heaven? But by itself it does not appear, but is a consequence of blockage of the vessel with a thrombus. Therefore, it is the formation of blood clots that should not be allowed in any case, it is necessary to recognize the danger in time.



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Editorial "Site" tell you, Why do blood clots appear? And how to protect yourself.

The ability to close damaged vessels with blood clots is one of the main protective reactions of the body, which prevents critical blood loss. But they are dangerous when, for one reason or another, their number begins to increase dramatically. Blood clots appear in the human circulatory system with slowed blood flow, high blood viscosity and violation of the integrity of the internal surface of blood vessels.



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Blood clots can be located in arteries, veins and even in the heart. With a confluence of adverse circumstances, blood clots can come off and cause a stroke. In addition, slowed blood flow is an indispensable companion of varicose veins, excess weight and long-term bed rest.





At high risk are people with sedentary or stressful work (investigators, judges, traders), those whose lives are often present long flights, as well as people who observe bed rest. This group includes pregnant women, as well as women who take hormonal contraceptives.





You need to think about smoking women, because nicotine releases thromboxane - a powerful factor in blood clotting. Fans of strict diets should also think: restriction in food leads to dehydration of the body, and as a result to increased blood viscosity.

Prevention of blood clots

1. In your daily diet should be present products that reduce blood clotting. This is cherry - the coumarins contained in it reduce blood clotting. Green tea with a routine contained in it
   helps to block potentially dangerous enzymes involved in the formation of blood clots. Tuna contains the amino acid taurine, which reduces blood clotting. Also eat cereals, seafood, legumes, nuts and vegetables.
   
   
   
   
2. Spend at least 30 minutes a day in sports. Especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle! This can be physical activity, walking, cardio training, morning exercises, dancing. This will allow all people leading a sedentary lifestyle to reduce the risk of blood clots.
   
   
   
   
3. Make sure you drink water. 1.5-2.5 liters per day is the norm of clean water that an adult should drink. Especially if you like coffee or eat fatty foods.
   
   
   
   
4. Give up margarine and the food that contains it. And also do not abuse fatty dishes and offal. They contain a lot of saturated fats that increase blood clotting.
   
   
   
   
5. The following plants have antithrombotic activity: nettle, mint, sage, yarrow, immortal. You can drink them or add them to your tea.
   
   
   
   
6. Watch your weight. People with obesity often suffer from the formation of clots.
   
   
   
   

The process of thrombosis is extremely rare (mechanical trauma due to impact, bruise) is started in healthy vessels. Therefore, watch your diet, regimen, give up smoking or although minimize it. From time to time, take blood tests and visit a cardiologist to identify problems in the body in time.

We already told you how to thin the thick blood. Write us in the comments if you had to fight the formation of blood clots and how you did it. Share a useful article with your friends on social networks!

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