When you sit for long periods of time the veins that are deep inside your leg can become compressed. Which Prevents them from pumping which needed to return the blood back to your heart. If this compression continues, perhaps because you are sitting still for a long period of time, the blood can begin to stagnate and form a clot. This clot is known as a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Although some cases of DVT require medical attention,it may prove to be fatal.Small bits of the clot can break off and travel through the blood stream. and lodge itself in a blood vessel in your brain or lungs. either cases may prove to be deadly.
Symptoms:
Redness.
Tenderness.
Swelling or pain.
Causes:
Sitting down for extended periods of time.
Long period of inactivity (Plane Flights).
Extra weight.
Cures And Treatment:
Goals of Treatment for DVT
There are several goals for treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). These goals are:
Preventing the clot from happening again
Preventing a clot from breaking off and travelling up the blood stream to the lungs,heart or another organ.
Avoiding long-lasting complications, such as leg pains and swelling
Treatment:
Blood Thinners for DVT
BLOOD THINNERS (also called anticoagulants) are the most common type of treatment for DVT. The main types of anticoagulants used to treat DVT’s are heparin, warfarin (coumadin), dabigatran (paradaxa), apixaban (eliquis), and rivaroxaban (xarelto).