Some people may have blood clots form in their legs due to a lack of regular movement. Many pregnant women who require a c-section for the birth of their baby may be put on special medication to help reduce the risk of blood clots. Special socks, known as compression socks, are also ...
According to a 2019 study published inFrontiers in Physiology,blood viscosity can determine blood thinning or clotting behavior(1). When your blood doesn’t flow properly, it can cause blood clotting, which increases blood viscosity. A blood clot is basically a clump of blood. Instead of the n...
Atherosclerosis or narrowing of the arteries (peripheral artery disease) may also lead to muscle spasms and cramps, again because inadequate blood supply and nutrients are delivered to the muscle. Peripheral artery disease can decrease the flow of blood to the legs, causing pain in the legs with...
As aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of one of your arteries. It happens when the pressure ofbloodpassing through has forced a weakened part of the artery to balloon outward. Sometimes your blood vessel wall may have gotten weak for a different reason. ...
During aheart attack, blood flow to a part of the heart becomes blocked; if blood flow is cut off completely, a part of the heart muscle will begin to die. In astroke, a similar phenomenon happens, but in a blood vessel that feeds the brain. ...
Leg edema related to congestive heart failure or liver disease can be treated with a diuretic (sometimes called a ''water pill'') like furosemide (Lasix). When you can pee more, fluid from the legs can flow back into the blood. Limiting how much sodium you eat can also help....
It’s possible for a blood clot (or thrombus) to form on the wall of a blood vessel or in the heart when blood, platelets, proteins and cells stick together. However, a blood clot stopping the flow of blood is a serious health issue that must be treated right away. ...
During your physical examination, your doctor will feel your thyroid for abnormal nodules (lumps) and to see if it is enlarged. He or she also may use a stethoscope to listen for signs of abnormal blood flow near your thyroid gland. In other parts of your body, your doctor will check ...
Another type of abnormality is calledpulmonary stenosis. A narrow valve reduces the flow of blood to your lungs. A procedure or surgery can open or replace the valve. In some babies, a small blood vessel known as the ductus arteriosus doesn't close up at birth as it should. When this ha...
This type happens in people who have poor blood flow, usually in their lower legs. Unlike some other types of eczema, these plaques don't mean you have abnormal genes. Some lifestyle habits raise the risk too, such as being overweight or not getting enough physical activity. ...