How is it treated and will medication for thrombosis help? Clotting and lifestyle measures

The treatment of phlebothrombosis aims to minimize the consequences and risk of complications. Subsequently, if associated diseases require it, the recurrence of the disease.

It is stated that the task of treatment is:

• prevention of thrombus growth
• its dissolution
• avoidance of pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic syndrome

It is important regime measures, bed rest, and avoid activity. Of course, by scope. An elastic bandage or elastic stockings are added.

The first wave belongs to anticoagulant treatment.

In the case of a larger extent, it may also include thrombolysis - fibrinolytic. What are blood clot-dissolving drugs? This is especially the case with high venous thrombosis, where there is a risk of embolization and thus also in the case of embolization itself.

Standard anticoagulant therapy includes:

1. low molecular weight heparin - LMWH - administered after surgery, immobilization of the limb, in pregnant women (if necessary), rather short-term treatment
   • LMWH - low molecular weight heparin
2. heparin - acute treatment for embolism
3. warfarin - long-term treatment of hypercoagulable conditions, blockade of coagulation factors
4. anticoagulants of another type, of which there are a large number

Anticoagulant therapy interferes directly with the blood clotting process.

The other side consists of ....

Invasive blood clot removal by endovascular treatment. Thus, a  mini-invasive procedure using a catheter is possible. 

The method combines direct dissolution of the precipitate  (a method of dissolving thrombi directly in the vessel) and its mechanical removal, aspiration. This is minimal intervention, with faster patient recovery.

Other surgical methods are chosen according to severity. An example is a caval filter. A mesh is inserted into the inferior vena cava captures blood parts. It can have a temporary or permanent form.

Its use is indicated by an expert and on the basis of a thorough assessment of the state of health. 

Prevention

Even in the case of this disease, prevention is important.

What helps with thrombosis and its prevention ...

In the event of a predisposition, early treatment with anticoagulants, the use of elastic stockings, and the avoidance of a long-term monotonous sitting and standing position are important.

The lower limbs need to be interpreted, which improves the return of blood to the upper half of the body and reduces the pressure in the vessels of the lower limbs.

It is important enough movement and limiting sedentary lifestyles. Regular physical and sports activities are important. Of course, according to the possibilities and individual evaluation.

Appropriate and rational diet. This, in conjunction with the right dose of exercise, will also support the maintenance of the right body weight. Not to forget a sufficient drinking regime.

Smoking cessation - complete.

Before a long trip, it is necessary to consult your doctor, who will determine the appropriate form of prevention.

For a long journey, but also at work while sitting at a table:

• sufficient and regular breaks
• change of position and walking
• lower limb muscle training
  • pulling the toes up and down
  • stretching of the calf, thigh, and sciatic muscles
• do not drink alcohol, do not smoke
• drink plenty of fluids
• do not sleep or take sleeping pills
• compression stockings

Are you asking about the prognosis and length of PN (incapacity for work)?

I do not know the answer to this question, but it certainly depends on the overall course and other information from the anamnesis. Nowadays, there is good availability of acute and long-term treatment. 

Therefore, it is most important to observe a change in health status in time, to seek a professional examination. This will guarantee timely treatment. And that is the first step to a good prognosis.

Failure to treat severe treatment and massive pulmonary embolism can result in death.