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What are the signs of a blood clot and can it be prevented?
This is not a danger that we think about too much on a daily basis, but you should be aware of the symptoms you may feel in the case of a blood clot, because it may save lives.
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Tuesday, 27 April 2021, 08:14 Updated: 08:24
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Can be formed for a variety of reasons and in all kinds of areas in the body.
Blood clot, illustration (Photo: ShutterStock)
Blood clots are not really a danger that people are routinely aware of, but recently following reports of people developing blood clots following the coronary vaccines of the manufacturers Astraznica and Johnson & Johnson awareness of them has risen slightly.
Probably quite a few people ask themselves what are all the signs that signal the formation of a blood clot in the body and can they be prevented?
There are several types of blood clots and each has different warning lights and treatments.
Blood clots can form for a variety of reasons, including: certain medications, lifestyle habits (smoking, for example) and various health conditions, and they can also form in different areas of the body.
In some cases and without proper treatment, a blood clot can cause severe damage and even death.
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Blood clot - Symptoms:
Blood clots can form in the arteries or veins and are divided into two main types: thrombosis (thrombosis), which is a condition of a stationary blood clot that blocks the blood supply in the area where it is formed.
The second type is called embolism, and describes a condition of a clot that travels within the blood vessels and is especially dangerous because the clot can reach other areas of the body - such as the heart or lungs - and cause severe damage in a very short time.
The symptoms of a blood clot vary depending on the type.
Stationary blood clots usually form in the legs or arms.
Who touches her leg (Photo: ShutterStock)
Thrombotic blood clot symptoms:
Local heat and redness in the area where the blood clot is located (usually in the leg or arm)
swelling
Local pain in the clot area
Weakness or circumcision
A change in the state of consciousness
Embolism-type blood clot symptoms:
Sudden shortness of breath
Cough, sometimes bloody but not necessarily
Pale or bluish-looking sticky skin
Increased sweating
anxiety
weakness
Nausea or vomiting
Blood clots can damage the arms, legs, heart, lungs, kidneys and brain - depending on where they were formed and where they were able to migrate with the bloodstream.
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Blood clots and corona vaccines
A relatively small number of people who have received the Johnson & Johnson and Astraznica vaccines (in the US and Europe, these vaccines are not currently used in Israel) have developed blood clots originating in the veins near the sinuses of the brain, a condition known as CVST. This condition is also associated with a low platelet count.
Embolism can cause chest pain and sudden shortness of breath.
Chest pain (Photo: ShutterStock)
The symptoms associated with this type of blood clot are severe headaches, abdominal pain, leg pain or shortness of breath, which appear within 3 weeks of receiving the vaccine - according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration. The rate of cases of blood clots following corona vaccines is minimal, and doctors note that the chance of developing a blood clot due to Covid-19 disease is much higher.
What to do if you suspect you may have a blood clot?
The first and most important thing, is to seek immediate medical attention. Blood clots can be severe and even fatal, so if you suspect you are suffering from one, do not waste time and do not postpone treatment. Call an ambulance or go to the emergency room for an immediate examination, especially if in addition to the symptoms listed above, you also experience chest pain or difficulty breathing.
Is it possible to prevent the formation of blood clots?
There are certain lifestyle factors that can increase the risk of blood clots: inactivity or inactivity for an extended period of time (such as prolonged sitting on trips or long flights or people confined to their bed due to some medical condition). Smoking and obesity are also contributing factors to the risk of blood clots forming.
Side effects of certain medications, such as birth control pills and some of the drugs given to HIV carriers, explicitly include an increased risk of blood clots.
And medical conditions like pregnancy, autoimmune diseases and cancer have been linked with an increased risk of blood clots.
what can we do?
If you are in flight or in a situation that requires you to be motionless for a long time, be sure to move, stretch and move your legs occasionally, to improve blood circulation, especially to the calves.
Sometimes it is also advisable to wear pressure socks that will help prevent clots.
Of course, you should avoid smoking, include exercise in your routine and maintain a balanced and varied diet that will help you reach and maintain a normal body weight.
If you are taking medications regularly or you are suffering from health conditions that may increase your risk of blood clots, consult your family doctor about additional prevention strategies.
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