Oncologist-mammologist Danail Nazliev said that sunburn can lead to thromboembolism – an acute blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot that has broken away from its place of formation and entered the circulating blood. Sun lovers often get such burns.
Everyone knows about the consequences of sunburn – redness, pain, peeling of the skin, but there are more serious health risks, the doctor said.
One such risk is thromboembolism, the formation of a blood clot or mass of blood clots that can spread through the circulatory system and block an artery, vein, or organ. Although this condition can affect anyone, sunburn can increase the risk of thromboembolism,” the doctor wrote in his telegram channel.
According to Nazliyev, sunburn can lead to inflammation, which increases the risk of thromboembolism. In response to inflammation, the body produces cytokines, substances that can cause vasoconstriction and blood clotting, which increases the risk of a blood clot.
“Inflammation caused by sunburn can also damage the lining of blood vessels, further increasing the risk of thromboembolism,” the medic said.
In addition to inflammation, sunburn can damage skin cells, resulting in reduced production of vitamin D, which plays a major role in the health of blood vessels.
In addition, sunburn can lead to dehydration, the blood thickens, which also increases the risk of thromboembolism.
In the place where the thrombus stops, ischemia develops – the cessation of the supply of vital fluid. Depending on the location of the lesion, there may be pulmonary thromboembolism, renal, etc.
Symptoms:
- pain in the abdomen – for the vessels of the abdominal cavity;
- bruises – for the vessels of the legs, arms;
- tachycardia, chest pain, “lack of air” – for the pulmonary artery.
Thromboembolism arter ii leg develops very quickly. Symptoms:
- loss of sensation;
- pain;
- pallor and blueness.
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Important! This information is provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Danail Nazliev Medicine Oncologist-mammologist