Nigerians have been called upon to proactively move against thrombosis, commonly known as blood clots, by regularly engaging in walking and stretching, as well as other simple movements that can increase blood flow and help reduce the potential for blood clots to form.
Thrombosis is the leading cause of preventable hospital deaths worldwide, even though an estimated one in four people die from conditions related to blood clots.
In the view of the Chair of the World Thrombosis Day Steering Committee, Dr. Lana Castellucci, “One of the reasons that thrombosis ends up as the cause of death for one in four people worldwide is that many of its symptoms are synonymous with other common conditions. “The most common signs of a blood clot in the leg, or deep vein thrombosis , can include pain or tenderness in the calf, swelling of the ankle or foot, redness or noticeable discolouration and/or warmth in the area.
“Also, blood becomes stickier during pregnancy and immediately after delivery, while the weight of the uterus pressing on veins in the pelvis can slow circulation in the legs.”
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