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How Can I Prevent A Blood Clot?

Wear Compression Stockings

Have you experienced symptoms of blood clotting and have reported to your health practitioner? If yes, your doctor may have recommended a special type of socks called compression stockings. They are very useful in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which tends to form in the upper or lower leg. Compression stockings keep blood from pooling in the legs.

Do Simple Exercises

Engage is simple exercises that encourage smooth circulation like raising your legs 6 inches above your heart at intervals. Staying in a sitting position for a long time like during long flights can increase the risk of clotting. You can do thigh stretches on each leg to ease the tension for a few minutes after getting off the plane. Regular aerobic exercise can also help reverse blood clot formation.