There is a thrombus in the body, the hands and feet are prophets! There are 4 signs in the hands and feet, go to the hospital for a physical examination as soon as possible

Xiao Zhang, 26, is the manager of a travel company. After the epidemic, the business has improved. It is normal to stay up late and work overtime during the peak season.

A month ago, Xiao Zhang developed some symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and neck pain , which did not improve for several days.

At first, no cause was identified in several hospitals, and he was in a lethargic state almost every day. Finally in a hospital, Xiao Zhang was diagnosed with intracranial venous sinus thrombosis, and then recovered. This may be related to Xiao Zhang's overwork and excessive loss of body fluids.

1. Well done, why is there a thrombus?

Blood circulation is normal and the body is relatively healthy, but a blood clot can occur when certain formed elements in the blood clot together into solid clots.

Thrombus can be divided into red thrombus and white thrombus. Red thrombus is relatively large in size, and it is easy to block the thick blood vessels in the brain, causing a large area of ​​cerebral infarction, with high disability and death rates. The white thrombus is relatively small in size, and the blocked blood vessels are also relatively thin, resulting in a small cerebral infarction and relatively low harm.

Don't underestimate thrombus. Although it is small in size, its power is not small. It will travel with the blood of the human body throughout the body. Once it reaches the place where the blood is sticky, the blood flow is slow, or the blood vessel is smaller than the diameter of the thrombus. , blockage may occur.

Thrombosis in arteries may cause ischemia in distal arteries, leading to ischemic necrosis of organs or tissues. A blood clot in a vein can cause stagnant blood flow, causing swelling in the limb.

The most common site of venous thrombosis is leg thrombosis. Once the deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities dislodges, it is likely to cause fatal pulmonary embolism .

2. If there is a thrombus in the body, the body will ventilate the message

Most blood clots are without warning, and will even cause death in silence. In fact, once a blood clot occurs in the body, the body will give a warning.

1. One arm or leg is swollen

A lump in one arm or leg may be the result of a deep vein thrombosis. A blood clot forms in a vein, preventing blood from returning to the heart, and the pressure in the blood vessel spreads the fluid into the tissues of the legs, causing symptoms of swelling.

2. Unilateral arm or leg pain

After the thrombus forms, it may trigger an inflammatory response, leading to swelling and pain in one arm and leg, and as the disease progresses, it will develop progressively, and some complications such as pain and cramps will appear.

3. Numbness in the extremities

When a thrombus occurs in the blood, the limbs of the human body will experience pain and numbness due to insufficient blood supply. Therefore, if the limbs are numb for unknown reasons, be careful that the thrombus is causing trouble.

4. Intermittent claudication

After thrombosis, once the blood vessels are blocked severely, it may cause the symptoms of intermittent claudication. If left unchecked, it may lead to severe ischemia in the lower limbs, and even limb ulceration, prolonged wound healing, tissue necrosis, etc. symptom.

3. Can you prevent blood clots by moving your toes?

Cardiovascular Mr. Wang once shared a case in which he had rescued an old lady with a myocardial infarction. The old lady had symptoms of ventricular fibrillation when she was sent to the hospital. After the doctor defibrillated and extracted the thrombus, the blood flow resumed. During the consultation, the family members said that the old lady prevents blood clots by herself every day, and she moves her toes every day to prevent blood clots.

In fact , there are certain conditions and limitations to prevent blood clots through ankle pump exercises.

Ankle pump exercises can generally only prevent lower extremity venous thrombosis, and are more suitable for people who have been bedridden for a long time and cannot get off the ground. The ankle pump exercise is to stretch your knees, hook your feet back, hold on for a few seconds, straighten them hard, and repeat them. Each group is suitable for five minutes.

For ordinary people, it is not enough to just move their toes to prevent blood clots.

1. Sit for a short time and exercise properly

Sitting for a long time increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Studies have shown that the risk of deep vein thrombosis increases by 10% for every hour of sitting still.

Professor Wang Shenming, head of the Department of Vascular Thyroid and Breast Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, suggested that proper exercise can promote blood circulation in the body and help prevent the formation of deep vein thrombosis.

2. Drink water frequently

Drinking plenty of water can ensure that the body is well hydrated, avoid blood concentration, and prevent blood clots.

3. Quit smoking and alcohol

The nicotine in tobacco smoke will increase the constriction of blood vessels, and the body will be in a hypercoagulable state; drinking alcohol will damage blood cells, both of which may increase the risk of blood clots, so try to quit smoking and alcohol.

4. Watch your diet

In terms of diet, it is recommended to be as light as possible. It is best to eat less spicy and greasy food, eat more food rich in dietary fiber, and eat more deep-sea fish. The fatty acids in deep-sea fish can also help prevent the formation of blood clots.

5. Rational drug use

For patients with high risk of venous thrombosis such as fracture trauma patients and knee joint surgery patients, anticoagulant drugs can be used for prevention, but it should be noted that the use of drugs must be carried out according to the doctor's advice.

6. Health check

For high-risk groups such as hypertensive patients, obese patients, diabetic patients, people with unhealthy lifestyles, sedentary people, and people affected by genetics, regular physical examinations and screenings must be done.

Everyone may have thrombus in the body. Don't underestimate thrombus. It will travel with the blood flow throughout the body. Once blocked in a certain part, it may cause tissue necrosis. Usually, we must pay attention to identifying the distress signal sent by the body, and find the thrombus in time. Early detection and early treatment will have a better effect. Prevention of blood clots should be done well in life, avoid sedentary, drink plenty of water, quit smoking and alcohol, eat a balanced diet with a light taste, high-risk groups should also do regular physical examination screening.

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