What is thrombosis
With thrombosis, the natural blood clotting in the body does not work as it should. Your body naturally causes blood to clot to stop excessive bleeding when an injury occurs.In the case of a thrombosis event, the blood clots too much, leading to clogged arteries.
With thrombosis, the natural blood clotting in the body does not work as it should. Your body naturally causes blood to clot to stop excessive bleeding when an injury occurs.In the case of a thrombosis event, the blood clots too much, leading to clogged arteries. Thrombosis is a serious condition/disease that can cause severe and permanent health problems if left untreated.
Thrombosis is a serious condition/disease that can cause severe and permanent health problems if left untreated.
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Who can get thrombosis?
Thrombosis becomes more likely with old age, but it can affect anyone. Hereditary diseases or familial health conditions can increase your risk at a younger age. The chance of developing a thrombosis in young people is one in ten thousand, in the elderly it is one in a hundred. The older you are, the more your blood tends to clot on its own. Even athletes and new mothers can experience a thrombosis event.
Who can get thrombosis?
Thrombosis becomes more likely with old age, but it can affect anyone. Hereditary diseases or familial health conditions can increase your risk at a younger age. The chance of developing a thrombosis in young people is one in ten thousand, in the elderly it is one in a hundred. The older you are, the more your blood tends to clot on its own. Even athletes and new mothers can experience a thrombosis event.
Disease and treatments
Thrombosis can occur anywhere in the body. The best-known kinds are leg thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, and cerebral infarction.Proper treatment is vital because it prevents blood clots from growing and/or breaking loose. Do you have (an increased risk of) thrombosis? In that case you will be prescribed anticoagulants by your general practitioner. These medicines – also known as blood thinners – make your blood clot less quickly. As the name implies, it makes your blood thinner. It’s imperative to check your INR values regularly when using specific medicines, as your blood can become too thin.
Living with thrombosis
Aside from medical intervention, there are some things you can do yourself to help manage your condition.
- It’s essential to take your medicine consistently and to keep to your checkup schedule. Also, listen to your attending physician and dosing advisor.
- Lifestyle changes to improve your health, e.g., sufficient exercise, will help to reduce blood pressure, thus reducing your risk of thrombosis.
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Living with thrombosis
Aside from medical intervention, there are some things you can do yourself to help manage your condition.
- It’s essential to take your medicine consistently and to keep to your checkup schedule. Also, listen to your attending physician and dosing advisor.
- Lifestyle changes to improve your health, e.g., sufficient exercise, will help to reduce blood pressure, thus reducing your risk of thrombosis.
For more information about thrombosis, please visit our Questions and Answers page or visit the following websites:
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