4 Important Preventive Measures to Take for Deep Vein Thrombosis
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What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot occurring in one or more deep veins of your legs. It can cause pain, swelling, red or discoloured skin on the affected leg.
Deep Vein Thrombosis can also cause a pulmonary embolism, where a blood clot can enter the bloodstream, move into a lung and get stuck there. Pulmonary embolism can cause breathing problems, coughing with blood, chest pain, uneven heart rate and heart failure.
Another common complication that can occur because of deep vein thrombosis is known as postphlebitic syndrome. The postphlebitic syndrome is caused by damage to the affected veins from the blood clot, which reduces blood flow in the affected areas.
This is why you should take these measures to prevent DVT:
- Wear Compression Stockings/ Compression Stockings
Compression stockings of different pressure gradients are used for treating a variety of ailments. Compression socks with a mild compression level can help prevent DVT since it improves circulation in lower legs and prevents varicose veins and clots.
One of the symptoms of DVT is inflammation and soreness in your legs and feet. Compression stockings will help reduce inflammation and soreness of legs and feet. If you wear copper-infused compression socks, they also kill bacteria, fungi and viruses on contact. They even kill odour-causing bacteria on contact.
2. Keep Your Weight in Check
If your weight is slightly on the higher side, you are more vulnerable to DVT. Extra weight and having a less active lifestyle restricts the blood flow to your legs and makes you more susceptible to DVT.
Obesity can also cause inflammation and soreness in your legs.
Copper compression socks can help regulate the blood flow in your legs and deal with inflammation.
3. Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise will help increase blood flow to your legs, which is a great preventive measure for DVT. But do remember that you need to keep your exercise routine very light, and then gradually work upto more rigorous exercises.
If you are just starting your exercise routine, start with walking for 10 minutes every day, then increase it to 20 minutes, and then make the gradual transition to half an hour in 2 or more weeks.
Wearing compression socks can increase your workout and also help you reduce the possibility of muscle injury and soreness.
4. Drink Enough Fluids
Dehydration can cause your blood cells to thicken and putting you at a higher risk of developing clots. Make sure you are drinking 8 glasses of water everyday. Tanking up on alcohol and coffee also increases your chances of dehydration.
Risk factors
Taking preventive measures is essential when you are at the risk of developing DVT. Some of these risk factors include advanced age, having a family history of deep vein thrombosis, having an inflammatory bowel disease, prolonged bed rest or inflammatory bowel disease.
Author Bio: Kunal is a young and passionate entrepreneur, fascinated by the workings of the human body and natural solutions for common health problems. He’s single-minded in his aim to make Copper Clothing a brand that’s recognized across the globe, by partnering with global brands to make these high-tech materials easily accessible for everyone.
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