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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Renu77" data-source="post: 27119741" data-attributes="member: 577482">Medical term for blood clots is Venous thromboembolism (VTE). Blood clots form when certain parts of our blood thicken, forming a semisolid mass. This process may be triggered by an injury or it can sometimes occur inside blood vessels that don't have an obvious injury. Blood clots can affect anyone at any age, but certain risk factors, such as surgery, hospitalization, pregnancy, cancer and some types of cancer treatments can increase risks. In addition, a family history of blood clots can increase a person's risk. The chance of a blood clot increases when you have more risk factors. Many people do not know much about blood clots and are not familiar with the signs and symptoms until it happens to them or someone they know. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (DVT/PE) are often underdiagnosed and serious, but preventable medical conditions.Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm.It is important to know about DVT because it can happen to anybody and can cause serious illness, disability, and in some cases, death. The good news is that DVT is preventable and treatable if discovered early.Following is a list of factors that increase the risk of developing DVT:    •    Injury to a vein, often caused by:    ◦    Fractures,    ◦    Severe muscle injury, or    ◦    Major surgery (particularly involving the abdomen, pelvis, hip, or legs).    •    Slow blood flow, often caused by:    ◦    Confinement to bed    ◦    (e.g., due to a medical condition or after surgery);    ◦    Limited movement (e.g., a cast on a leg to help heal an injured bone);    ◦    Sitting for a long time, especially with crossed legs; or    ◦    Paralysis.    •    Increased estrogen, often caused by:    ▪    Birth control pills    ▪    Hormone replacement therapy, sometimes used after menopause    ▪    Pregnancy, for up to 3 months after giving birth    •    Certain chronic medical illnesses, such as:    ◦    Heart disease    ◦    Lung disease    ◦    Cancer and its treatment    ◦    Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)    •    Other factors that increase the risk of DVT include:    ◦    Previous DVT or PE    ◦    Family history of DVT or PE    ◦    Age (risk increases as age increases)    ◦    Obesity    ◦    A catheter located in a central vein    ◦    Inherited clotting disordersThe following tips can help prevent DVT:    •    Move around as soon as possible after having been confined to bed, such as after surgery, illness, or injury.    •    If you’re at risk for DVT, talk to your doctor about:    •    When sitting for long periods of time, such as when traveling for more than four hours:    ◦    Get up and walk around every 1 to 2 hours.    ◦    Exercise your legs while you’re sitting by:    ▪    Raising and lowering your heels while keeping your toes on the floor    ▪    Raising and lowering your toes while keeping your heels on the floor    ▪    Tightening and releasing your leg muscles    ◦    Wear loose-fitting clothes.    •    You can reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding a sedentary lifestyle, and following your doctor’s recommendations based on your individual risk factors.About half of people with DVT have no symptoms at all. The following are the most common symptoms of DVT that occur in the affected part of the body:    •    Swelling    •    Pain    •    Tenderness    •    Redness of the skinIf you have any of these symptoms, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.Hope this helps to understand about blood clots…. Stay safe and healthy guys!!!!</blockquote>

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