This kind of thrombus is more dangerous than cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction, and 80% of people have no symptoms before the onset! don't take it seriously
When it comes to thrombosis, more people think of arterial thrombosis, such as cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, etc., but few people pay attention to venous thrombosis.
But I believe everyone will be familiar with varicose veins of the lower extremities, and it is very common in middle-aged and elderly friends. Venous thrombosis is mostly developed from varicose veins of the lower extremities, and it is also a typical symptom of venous thrombosis.
Once these thrombi fall off and travel with the blood to the lungs, pulmonary embolism will result. Once this occurs, it is more likely to be fatal than myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction.
Moreover, according to statistics, 80% of people with pulmonary embolism have no symptoms before the onset of pulmonary embolism.
Can varicose veins cause pulmonary embolism?
Varicose veins of the lower extremities and venous thrombosis of the lower extremities are two different diseases, but varicose veins of the lower extremities are likely to cause slow blood flow and hypercoagulability, thereby forming thrombosis, leading to the formation of varicose veins in the lower extremities.
And lower extremity venous thrombosis does not necessarily lead to pulmonary embolism, it is the thrombus that easily leads to pulmonary embolism. Generally, the thrombus is most likely to fall off within the first 2 weeks of thrombosis, resulting in pulmonary embolism.
So don't be very worried because of the occurrence of varicose veins in the lower extremities. As long as you pay attention to treatment and improvement, in most cases, it will not lead to such serious consequences.
But understand that once a thrombus breaks off and causes a pulmonary embolism, it is likely to be life-threatening, so don't take it lightly.
When there is varicose veins in the lower extremities, pay attention to these 4 points, or it can prevent the formation of venous thrombosis
- Avoid standing for a long time, but also can't stay in bed for a long time without exercising
When standing, the lower extremities are under the pressure of gravity, which will not only easily lead to varicose veins of the lower extremities, but also aggravate the condition of varicose veins of the lower extremities, so it must be avoided.
But you can't stay in bed for a long time because you are afraid of increasing the burden on the lower limbs, as the blood flow will be slower, which is more likely to lead to the formation of thrombosis.
Of course, strenuous exercise is also not allowed, which can easily lead to the thrombus falling off and increase the risk of pulmonary embolism.
- Avoid crossing your legs
Many people like to cross Erlang's legs and feel very comfortable. Indeed, occasionally crossing Erlang's legs for a short period of time can effectively relax the leg muscles, which is no problem.
However, if you cross your legs for a long time, it will compress the veins of the lower extremities, resulting in poor blood flow, and it is easy to cause phlebitis, especially in patients with varicose veins, it is easy to form blood clots, so you must avoid crossing your legs for a long time, even occasionally, every time No more than 10 minutes.
- Wear medical elastic stockings when walking for a long time
Walking for a long time will increase the burden on the lower extremities, especially in patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities, which can easily lead to excessive pressure on the lower extremities and poor blood return, thereby increasing the risk of thrombosis.
Medical elastic stockings can effectively relieve 70% to 90% of the pressure on the legs, and can also promote the return of blood, which has a good relief effect for patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities.
- Drink plenty of water
The formation of thrombus is also related to the hypercoagulable state of blood. Drinking plenty of water can avoid blood viscosity and reduce the formation of thrombus.
Of course, drinking more water means drinking more warm water, but not drinks such as soft drinks and milk tea. Otherwise, high sugar, high salt, and high fat will also cause blood to thicken and aggravate the disease.