PS: Sitting for 4 hours continuously increases the risk of thrombosis. You may ask why?

The blood in the legs returns to the heart like climbing a mountain. Gravity needs to be overcome. When we walk, the muscles of the legs will squeeze and assist rhythmically. The legs stay static for a long time, and the blood will stagnate and gather into lumps. Continue to stir them to prevent them from sticking together.

Sitting for a long time will reduce the muscle contraction of the legs and slow down the blood flow of the lower limbs, thereby increasing the probability of thrombosis. Sitting for 4 hours without exercise will increase the risk of venous thrombosis.

Venous thrombosis mainly affects the veins of the lower extremities, and deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities is the most common.

The most frightening thing is that deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities may cause pulmonary embolism. In clinical practice, more than 60% of pulmonary embolism emboli originate from deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities.

As soon as the 4 body signals appear, you need to be extra careful about thrombosis!

 ✹Unilateral lower extremity edema.

 ✹Calf pain is sensitive, and the pain can be aggravated by slight stimulation.

 ✹Of course, there are also a small number of people who have no symptoms at first, but the above symptoms can appear within 1 week after riding in a car or an airplane.

 ✹When secondary pulmonary embolism occurs, discomfort such as dyspnea, hemoptysis, syncope, chest pain, etc. may occur.

These five groups of people are at high risk of developing thrombosis.

The probability is even twice that of ordinary people, so be careful!

1. Patients with hypertension.

Hypertension patients are a high-risk group of thrombosis. Excessive blood pressure will increase the resistance of small blood vessel smooth muscles and damage the vascular endothelium, which will increase the risk of thrombosis. Not only that, patients with dyslipidemia, thick blood, and homocysteinemia must pay special attention to the prevention of thrombosis.

2. People who maintain a posture for a long time.

For example, if you stay still for several hours, such as sitting for a long time, lying down, etc., the risk of developing blood clots will increase significantly. Including people who have been immobile for several hours on long-distance buses and airplanes in their lives, the risk of developing blood clots will also increase, especially when drinking less water. Teachers, drivers, salespersons and other people who need to keep a posture for a long time are relatively risky.

3. People with unhealthy living habits.

Including people who like to smoke, eat unhealthy, and lack exercise for a long time. Especially smoking, it will cause vasospasm, which will lead to vascular endothelial damage, which will further lead to the formation of thrombus.

4. Obese and diabetic people.

Diabetes patients have a variety of high-risk factors that promote the formation of arterial thrombosis. This disease may cause abnormalities in the energy metabolism of the vascular endothelium and damage the blood vessels.

Studies have shown that the risk of venous thrombosis in people with obesity (BMI>30) is 2 to 3 times that of non-obese people.

Take measures to prevent thrombosis in daily life

1. Exercise more.

The most important thing to prevent thrombosis is to move. Adhere to regular exercise can make blood vessels stronger. It is recommended to exercise for at least half an hour a day, and exercise no less than 5 times a week. This will not only reduce the risk of thrombosis, but also help improve our body’s immunity.

Use a computer for 1 hour or a long-distance flight for 4 hours. Doctors or people who stand for a long time should change postures, move around, and do stretching exercises at regular intervals.

2. Step on more.

For sedentary people, one method is simple and easy to use, which is to step on the sewing machine with both feet, that is, lift the toes and then put them down. Remember to use force. Put your hands on the calf to feel the muscles. One tight and one loose, this has the same squeezing aid as we walk.It can be done once an hour to enhance the blood circulation of the lower limbs and prevent the formation of thrombus.

3.Drink plenty of water.

Insufficient drinking water will increase the viscosity of blood in the body, and it will be difficult to discharge the hoarded waste. The normal daily drinking volume should reach 2000~2500ml, and the elderly should pay more attention.

4. Drink less alcohol.

Excessive drinking can damage blood cells and increase cell adhesion, leading to thrombosis.

5. Quit tobacco.

Patients who have been smoking for a long time must be “cruel” to themselves. A small cigarette will inadvertently destroy the blood flow through all parts of the body, with disastrous consequences.

6. Eat a healthy diet.

Maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels, eat more dark green leafy vegetables, colorful vegetables (such as yellow pumpkin, red bell pepper and purple eggplant), fruits, beans, whole grains (such as oats and brown rice) and rich in Omega-3 foods-such as wild salmon, walnuts, flaxseed and grass-fed beef). These foods will help keep your vascular system healthy, improve your heart health, and help you lose weight.

7. Live regularly.

Working overtime, staying up late, and increasing stress will cause the artery to be completely blocked in an emergency, or even more serious, if it is completely occluded at once, then myocardial infarction will occur. There are many young and middle-aged friends who have myocardial infarction due to staying up late, stress, and irregular lives…So, go to bed early!