World Thrombosis Day

World Thrombosis Day, 13 October

World Thrombosis Day (WTD) is celebrated every year on 13 October, the birthday of Rudolf Virchow, a German physician, pathologist, biologist and anthropologist who developed the concept of "thrombosis”. WTD was founded in 2014 by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostatis to raise awareness on thrombosis. 

So what is thrombosis?

Thrombosis is the formation of clot in the artery or vein. When a clot forms in the deep veins of the leg, it is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). A clot can decrease or block normal blood flow or get detached and can travel to an organ. When a clot travels in the circulation and lodge in the lungs, it is known as pulmonary embolism (PE). Together DVT and PE make venous thromboembolism (VTE).

One in four people worldwide die from conditions caused by thrombosis making it a leading cause of global death and disability. Thrombosis is a preventable underlying cause of heart attack; thromboembolic stroke and VTE, the top three cardiovascular killers.

Signs and symptoms 

Signs and symptoms of DVT are pain or tenderness in the calf and/or thigh; swelling of the leg, foot and/or ankle; redness and/or noticeable discoloration; and warmth. People with PE may feel shortness of breath, rapid breathing, chest pain (which may be worse during deep breath), rapid heart rate, light headedness and/or fainting.

Risk factors 

Risk factors for VTE include hospitalization, surgery, cancer, prolonged immobility, family history, estrogen-containing medications and pregnancy or recent birth. It is seen that up to 60 percent of VTE cases occur during or after hospitalization.

Be proactive

If you are admitted, or if you are having surgery, ask your doctor for a VTE risk assessment and various measures for its prevention.

These lifestyle changes can help prevent Thrombosis:

- Quit smoking.

- Lower your blood pressure with dietary changes, like reducing your salt and sugar intake.

- Lose weight if you’re overweight.

- Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Get up and walk around every so often if you’re driving or on a long flight. Flex your feet to stretch out your calves.

- Exercise, such as walking or swimming, every day.

- Don’t wear tight clothing when traveling long distances.

- Wear graduated compression stockings, especially after a surgery or if you’re on bed rest.

- Drink lots of fluids.

- Stop taking birth control pills prior to surgery, if directed by a doctor.

Incorporating Herbs

1. Nutrilite Daily

2. Nutrilite Natural B

3. Nutrilite Salmon Omega 3

4. Nutrilite Vasaka, Mulethi and Surasa

Physician consultation recommended before using Nutrilite Supplement for

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