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Simple Tips to Avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis

by Sheela Philomena on August 13, 2014 at 1:38 PM
 Simple Tips to Avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis

Dr. Farshad Malekmehr at the California Institute of Deep Venous Thrombosis has offered five tips for significantly reducing your risk of suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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 • Stay Active: You already know how important it is to stay active - both for your physical health and your mental outlook. However, for those looking to avoid deep vein thrombosis, keeping active and fit is particularly necessary. You don't necessarily need a hugely rigorous exercise regimen - simply a half hour to an hour of walking, swimming, or biking every day can make an enormous difference.

Lose Weight: It's no secret that the battle of the bulge is rarely easy to fight, but the benefits of managing your weight through a healthy diet are well worth the effort. Get in touch with a skilled dietician or simply start paying attention to calories to make sure you're not taking in more than you're burning each day. At the very least, greasy fried foods, sugary sodas, empty calorie candies, and other diet-destroying treats should be kept to an absolute minimum.

Get Your Blood Pressure Checked: These days, you don't need to visit the doctor's office to have your blood pressure checked. Portable machines are easier to use than ever and many drug stores also provide access to in-store testing machines. Blood pressure can rise because of stress, smoking, and weight gain/obesity as well as excessive sodium intake, among other causes. Learn how to check yours - and do it regularly - so you'll know when it's rising to unsafe levels and can alert your doctor. High blood pressure has no known symptoms, so regular testing is the only sure way to beat this condition often called "the silent killer."

Do Stretches or Take Breaks when Sitting for Long Periods: If you're on an airplane for extended periods (4 hours or more), be sure to walk around the cabin or, if possible, do leg stretches before and during the flight. It's also important to stay well-hydrated and avoid alcohol to reduce your risk of experiencing DVT.

Consider Alternatives to Birth Control Pills: Certain birth control pills can lead to dangerous blood clots in the veins of women who take them, according to a study published in the medical journal BMJ. If blood clots are a concern, you might want to talk to your doctor about alternative forms of contraception.

DVT Advice from a Proven Expert: While there's no way to know for sure that you'll never suffer from the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, you can substantially reduce your risk of experiencing the condition by following the steps listed above.

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