Chernyshova's therapist: to avoid thrombosis, you need to drink more and not sit in the same position Moscow 24 named a way to avoid the development of thrombosis in COVID-19 patients.
The specialist advised drinking more water, since thrombosis is often associated with dehydration. Also, do not sit for a long time in one position, especially at the computer, since blood flows down and it stagnates in the veins of the legs. “You also need to go in for sports, move more often,” she said.
The medic advised not to take blood thinners for prophylaxis. She explained that these drugs have a side effect, so only doctors should prescribe them when there is a real threat to health.
Chernyshova urged those who had been ill not to panic because of the possibility of blood clots, but advised them to be wary.
Earlier, endocrinologist, nutritionist Elena Shchetinina revealed the relationship between blood sugar levels and the severity of the coronavirus. She noted that increased rates are a risk factor. According to the doctor, the body feels a violation of carbohydrate metabolism, since at values of more than six to seven millimoles per liter, the vessels are damaged, their inner walls become more permeable.