Blood Clot: Guidelines on Prevention

If you have ever had a blood clot and it has been treated by your physician, you will need to be on the lookout for additional clots. Now is the time for you to take charge of your health and do your best to help your body reduce your risk. There are some guidelines that you can adhere to at home that will decrease your risk for another blood clot.

1. Take your prescribed blood thinning medication. Do not let this slide. Your doctor will most likely write a prescription for you to take the medicine anywhere from three to six months.

2. You should maintain contact with your doctor. Communicate with him/her about any signs and symptoms that you are experiencing. Your doctor will need to take tests at specific periods of time to make sure that the medicine prescribed is working for your body. If not, he/she may need to adjust the prescription strength or type. So, it is highly important that you attend your scheduled appointments.

3. Wear your compression stockings if your doctor recommends their use. They will help to support your venous system and help to prevent future blood clots.

4. Try to get out and exercise. Even just a short walk each day will help your body. Moving your body every day will decrease the likelihood of another blood clot developing.

5. Incorporate lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and losing weight, both of which affect your cardiovascular system.

By paying attention to how your body feels and taking charge of your health, you will dramatically decrease your odds of developing another blood clot. These points, along with communicating on a regular basis with your doctor are imperative to avoiding another blood clot.

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