Embolism, which we can include in the preventable disease classification, can be prevented by simple exercise movements that can be easily done in our daily lives, by eating a balanced diet and consuming healthy foods, by staying away from smoking, and by being careful not to remain inactive for a long time.
It is important to take simple but effective measures that will keep us away from serious problems, such as moving our feet up and down when standing for a long time. Patients who are in the process of embolism treatment, who show symptoms, or who have been diagnosed will also see that realizing these situations makes significant contributions to the treatment and recovery process.
People who have had the disease before have a high probability of contracting the disease again. Therefore, after embolism treatment, it is necessary to check whether there are symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis in the legs to prevent the risk of blood clot formation. When a person feels pain, swelling, tenderness or redness, he/she should consult his/her physician directly.
People who have had the disease must use blood thinning medications for a long time. Thanks to these medications, the likelihood of the disease not recurring is low, so medication use is important. People who use blood thinning medications after treatment should definitely pay attention to their nutrition. Some types of oils, types of fish and green leafy vegetables high in vitamin K should be consumed carefully or not at all, so it will be very useful to follow your diet as recommended by your doctor.
When the patient returns to his normal life after Embolism Treatment, he may have difficulty breathing and get tired easily during housework or normal walks. Accordingly, the doctor tries to increase the patient's breathing and strength by giving breathing exercises to the patient. You must do the breathing exercises prescribed by your doctor.
Compression Stockings help prevent clots that may occur in the legs. The feature of the sock is that it narrows towards the ankles, allowing the leg muscles to move blood upwards.
The person should quit smoking, avoid long journeys unless necessary, and if overweight, control his/her weight with the help of an expert.