Thrombosis - a disorder characterized by the formation of clots in blood vessels. Blood clots can block while the vein or artery, completely or partially stopping the movement of blood therein.

There are two main types of thrombosis:

• Venous thromboembolism, in which the formed thrombus in the veins;
• Arterial thrombosis, a disease in which blood clots are formed in the arteries.

Venous thromboembolism

One of the most common types of venous thromboembolism Thromboembolism: severe complications   is deep vein thrombosis. In this disorder thrombi formed in the deep veins of the body, most frequently in one of the large veins of the legs.

Sometimes a clot formed in the legs begin to move together with the blood entering the other parts of the body. A blood clot which has penetrated the vein of one of the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism Pulmonary embolism - a dangerous violation   - Serious violation requiring urgent treatment.

Arterial thrombosis

Arterial thrombosis - a dangerous disease, which is often caused by atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis - a chronic disease of the arteries . If thrombi in this disease blocked artery leading to the heart, blood flow to the heart is partially restricted, resulting in a heart attack. If a clot gets to the brain artery, a stroke will develop Stroke - a serious brain injury .

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to prevent thrombosis. Eating fiber and lean protein, with the exception of saturated fats and trans fats, smoking cessation, regular exercise significantly reduce the risk of thrombosis. However, regardless of lifestyle, you need to undergo regular medical examinations in order to timely detect the first signs of thrombosis.

Thrombosis - very common disease and cause of death. It can develop at any age, but is most commonly diagnosed thrombosis in people older than forty years. In addition to age, the following factors may increase the risk of thrombosis:

• Thrombosis of family history;
• Sitting way of life;
• Prolonged immobilization (eg, due to illness);
• Damage to the blood vessels as a result of infection, surgery or inflammatory processes;
• The increased propensity to develop thrombosis due to some disease or due to birth control pills.

Pregnancy is also associated with an increased risk of blood clots; this risk persists for approximately six weeks after childbirth.

Diseases of veins

The term "varicose" comes from the Latin word varix Which means "node swelling." Varicose veins - a disease of the veins in which they swell and protrude under the skin relief. Varicose veins can affect veins anywhere on the body, but most often exposed to varicose veins in the legs and feet. In the vein of the lower part of the body has to overpressure How to deal with high blood pressure?   when standing or walking, so they are more prone to varicose veins. When varicose veins look like swollen knotted dark purple or blue thick rope. They are easily seen from the back side of the calf or inside of the foot. In some severe cases of varicose veins are broken and the formation of skin wounds.

The increase in the veins deep under the skin sometimes accompanied by soreness and swelling of the legs. The probability of development of varicose veins in women several times more than men. Birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy increases the vulnerability of women varicose veins. People suffering from varicose veins, often feel a throbbing pain and muscle spasms below the knee. These symptoms are exacerbated prolonged sitting or standing.

Causes of varicose veins

The veins on the legs blood flows back to the heart, so they are under the influence of high pressure, which makes them vulnerable to varicose veins. This condition indicates a congenital or acquired deficiency valve surface, deep and communicating veins. If the valves do not cope with normal blood supply and the transfer of blood to the heart, it stagnates, and by the pressure increase and twisted veins. The cause of varicose veins - the weakness of the venous valves that prevent backflow of blood from the heart.

Venous disease can also cause varicose veins. Varicose veins are particularly acute during menstruation and pregnancy. Some people are at risk of the appearance of varicose veins more than others, which may be caused by a genetic predisposition and hormonal changes. During pregnancy or obesity, an additional load on the legs, so that can lead to varicose veins. Varicose veins are sometimes confused with spider veins - veins small bumps that can occur even in the face.

• To strengthen veins and improve blood circulation to help regular exercise.
• To avoid additional load on the legs, watch your weight.
• Supporting tights and stockings, to some extent help to prevent varicose veins.
• Varicose disease can cause prolonged standing, since in this case violated the normal blood flow. Try to move the weight, if you have to stand for long. Prolonged sitting also will not go in your favor: try from time to time to get up and move around the room or walk every half hour.
• To avoid constipation, include in the diet foods rich in fiber. Frequent constipation Constipation - Watch out for food   also increase the risk of varicose veins. Try to limit salt intake to avoid swelling.