Treatment of thick blood

 

Treatment of thick blood

 Drug-based treatments for thick blood condition:

  • Antiplatelet therapy: Medications like aspirin can help in the prevention of the formation of clots. 

  • Anticoagulant therapy using drugs like warfarin.

  • Thrombolytics are emergency clot-busting drugs.

  • Protein C and antithrombin factor treatment can be used for some people.

Treating the underlying cause of thick blood

  • Polycythemia Vera 

Polycythemia Vera is a condition where the bone marrow produces too many red and white blood cells making the blood thick. The symptoms of Polycythemia Vera include fatigue, headache, dizziness, weakness, sweating, itchy skin, blurred vision, and abdominal fullness or bloating. Phlebotomy and frequent blood withdrawals help to manage  Polycythemia Vera. 

  • Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and plasmapheresis are the standard treatment options for Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.

Treatment of thick blood

Lifestyle changes to reduce the likelihood of developing blood clots

  • Quitting smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.

  • Losing weight if necessary and doing regular physical activity.

  • Avoid sitting for long periods and moving legs and feet frequently to support blood flow.

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