Have you heard about a new disease called “Deep Vein Thrombosis” aka DVT which many celebrities who fail to walk around during this lockdown may be faced with? Well, in case you don’t know, the lockdown period, a preventive measure by Government to prevent the spread of Covid19 shouldn’t prevent you from engaging yourself in mental or physical exercises so as to prevent this new disease which many hospitals abroad have being faced with.
Of course, the executive governor of Lagos State must add Street jogging and Exercise to prevent the spread of Covid19, but this shouldn’t prevent you from walking within your compound or walking around your street.
DVT, Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clots on the legs) is one of the new diseases many hospitals abroad are being faced with now. Everyone is advised to move around in the house (mobilize), whether working on the computer at home or watching TV, ensure that you move around your house. Do exercise as much as you can to prevent this deadly disease. It is not only Covid-19 that is killing people.
At this time when we are all locked in, you should not sit all day at the table reading and working on computers or watching TV all day. Please take a walk round in the house and in the compound. But of course, many Nigerians didn’t observe this as many were seen online saying that they always rush to their fridge to eat.
Perhaps you don’t know, your eating habit can contribute to this disease while you just sit to eat.
Well, let’s gist you about how deadly this DVT is, the signs and why many celebrities don’t even know that they are battling this disease.
DVT makes blood moves too slowly through your veins, it can cause a clump of blood cells called a clot. When a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside your body, it causes what doctors call Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT). This is most likely to happen in your lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. But it can occur in other parts of your body, too.
DVT can happen at any age, but your risk is greater after age 40.
Another cause of DVT is Sitting for long periods. When you sit for long stretches of time, the muscles in your lower legs stay lax. This makes it hard for blood to circulate, or move around, the way it should. Long flights or car rides can put you at risk.
Another cause of DVT is Bed rest, like when you’re in the hospital for a long time. It can also keep your muscles still and raise your odds of DVT.
Those who are pregnant and Carrying a baby puts more pressure on the veins in your legs and pelvis. What’s more, a clot can happen up to 6 weeks after you give birth.
Perhaps those who visit their kitchen all the time are at risk of Obesity and People with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 have a higher chance of DVT. This measures how much body fat you have, compared with your height and weight. Serious health issues. Conditions like Irritable bowel disease, cancer, and heart disease can all raise your risk.
Certain inherited blood disorders. Some diseases that run in families can make your blood thicker than normal or cause it to clot more than it should
Injury to a vein. This could result from a broken bone, surgery, or other trauma. Smoking makes blood cells stickier than they should be. It also harms the lining of your blood vessels. This makes it easier for clots to form. p
What will happen to you when you have DVT? Permit us to tell you that DVT is even deadlier than COVID-29 or any popular disease you have heard about. One of them is the person can be out of breath and die immediately. Another thing is that many of the people suffering from this disease may likely not show symptoms. One of the major symptoms is Shortness of breath. Chest pain that’s worse when you take a deep breath. Coughing up blood and Higher heart rate.
DVT can lead to major health problems. In some cases, it can be fatal. That’s why if you think you have one, you must see a doctor right away. It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of DVT because early treatment can save your life. If your leg swells, feels tender or painful, or is red and warm, seek medical attention immediately. An ultrasound of your leg will show if you have DVT. If so, treatment with blood thinners can dissolve the clot and prevent it from getting bigger. If DVT is severe, you may need surgery to remove the blood clot.
Abiola Orisile with additional information from www.mayoclinic.com
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