Thrombosis or deep vein Thrombosis majorly causes pain and swelling in the leg which can lead to pulmonary embolism that blocks blood vessels in the lungs. Its symptoms include pain in the legs, usually towards the calf. Sometimes these conditions can be symptom less. So you need to be cautious of some habits that could possibly lead to deep vein Thrombosis or any other type of Thrombosis. Check out some of the popular ways that can help you avoid the condition. Quit smoking Smoking is anyway not a healthy habit as it affects the lungs and overall blood circulation of the body. Smoking on a daily basis can also harden up the blood vessels. This can seriously damage the walls of the blood vessels thereby enabling the blood to clot and that increases the risk of deep vein Thrombosis. Smoking is indeed difficult to quit if you have a long history with it, however, you can always begin with short term goals. Start to quit for a week. Increase the duration with multiple weeks and eventually months. Nicotine patches and chewing gums can always help with the quitting process. Maintain an active lifestyle The reduction of activity in legs reduces the blood flow in the deep vein and makes it sluggish.

Thrombosis can sometimes occur for no apparent reason at all. However, the risk of developing thrombosis is increased in certain circumstances or lifestyle. Inactivity of the body tends the blood to collect in the lower parts of the body, usually in lower legs. There is nothing to worry about if this happens normally as when you start to move, the blood flow increases and circulates evenly in the body. However, if you are unable to move after a longer period of time, such as before and after an operation or during an illness or an injury or during a very long journey, the blood is forced to slow down considerably. This is when the chances of formation of blood clots increases. While in hospital, during the operational procedure, the risk of getting blood clot increases. The chances of developing thrombosis increases if an operation takes longer than 90 minutes and if it involves leg, hip and abdomen. If the operation is to treat inflammatory or abdominal condition such as appendicitis the chances of thrombosis may increase. When admitted to hospital, you will be assessed for your risk of developing a blood clot and would be given necessary preventive treatments for the same.