Blood clots
Blood clots
Clumps that form when blood solidifies from a liquid state are known as blood clots.
- A thrombus is a type of blood clot that develops inside your veins or arteries. It’s also possible for your heart to thrombo.
- An embolus is a thrombus that breaks free and moves within the body from one place to another.
A thrombus or embolus can partially or totally obstruct a blood vessel’s ability to carry blood.
- It’s possible that an arterial blockage will limit oxygen from getting to the nearby tissues. We refer to this as ischemia. Ischemia can cause tissue damage or even death if it is not treated right away.
- Vein blockages frequently result in edema and an accumulation of fluid.
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Causes
A blood clot in a vein is more likely to form in the following circumstances:
- Having extended bed rest
- Long-term sitting in a vehicle or aircraft
- During, and after pregnancy
- Using estrogen hormones or birth control tablets (particularly in women who smoke)
- Continual intravenous catheter use
- Upon surgery
Following an injury, blood clots are also more likely to form. Blood clots are also more common in those with cancer, obesity, and liver or kidney illness.
Additionally, smoking raises the possibility of blood clots.
It is possible that hereditary conditions increase your risk of developing aberrant blood clots. The following hereditary disorders impact clotting:
- Variant Leiden of Factor V
- Mutation G20210A in prothrombin
Other uncommon illnesses, such deficits in protein C, protein S, and antithrombin III.
An organ’s artery or vein may become blocked by a blood clot, impacting the:
- Heart (heart attack or angina)
- Intestines (mesenteric venous thrombosis or mesenteric ischemia)
- Renal vein thrombosis in the kidneys
- Arteries in the arms or legs
- Deep vein thrombosis in the legs
- Pulmonary embolism in the lungs
- Brain or neck (stroke)
