Hematologist
MBBS, M.Phil. (Hematology), Diploma in Clinical Pathology
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MBBS, FRCP (London), Certificate of Competence in Lymphoma , MD (UK, FECO (Europe), Haemostasis Acad (UK) , Haemophilia Acad (Edin, UK) , Senior Fellow Bone Marrow Transplantation
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MBBS, MCPS (Family Medicine), MD (Internal Medicine)
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MBBS, FCPS (Medical Oncology) Fellowship In Oncology From AKUH
A blood clot is a collection of blood that has changed state from liquid to gel-like or semisolid. Clotting is a vital procedure that can save you from losing too much blood in some situations, such as when you've been hurt or cut.
When a clot develops inside a vein, it does not usually disintegrate on its own. This may be an extremely hazardous, even deadly, scenario.
A stationary blood clot will not hurt you in most cases, but it may move and become harmful. If a blood clot escapes and travels through your veins to your heart and lungs, it might become lodged and block blood flow. This is a medical situation that requires immediate attention.
A blood clot can cause the following symptoms:
Blood clots can be fatal if not addressed promptly.
The human body responds to an accident or cut by clotting your blood as it should. These sorts of clots are not dangerous. A blood clot can develop without being triggered (such as an injury or cut). This is more likely to occur in the presence of certain risk factors or conditions. Among the risk factors are:
Excessive blood clotting can be caused by various causes, resulting in restricted or stopped blood flow. Blood clots can move to the arteries or veins of the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and extremities, causing a heart attack, stroke, organ damage, or even death.
The following measures should be taken to prevent blood clots:
Clots are classified into two types: