Phlebologist Elena Smirnova: the best available prevention of thrombosis is normalizing your lifestyle and giving up bad habits.
Doctor Smirnova told RIA Novosti how to protect yourself from blood clots. The doctor noted that you can prevent the development of thrombosis with your own efforts – for this, it is important to strive for a healthy lifestyle.
“Of course, it is possible to prevent the development of thrombosis, and first of all, this is normalizing our lifestyle, fighting bad habits, following a diet, adequate physical activity, following a drinking regimen,” the doctor listed.
Smirnova added that special compression products also help reduce the risk of blood clots. According to the doctor, it is important to use them in cases where a person is forced to sit on a chair or in an armchair for a long time (several hours or more), or for pregnant women.
The phlebologist recommended that people with varicose veins adhere to certain restrictions. In particular, they should not stand on their feet for a long time or sit still for a long time, and also avoid long flights, wearing tight clothes and shoes, and exposure to high temperatures (including being in a bathhouse or sauna).
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that cardiologist Anna Fomenko named common misconceptions about heart disease.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Elena Smirnova Health Phlebologist, PhD