RISK FACTORS FOR BLOOD CLOTTING

RISK FACTORS FOR BLOOD CLOTTING 

1. PROLONGED IMMOBILITY: Sitting for long periods (e.g., long flights, bed rest, hospitalization) slows blood circulation and increases clot risk.

2. Obesity: Excess weight puts pressure on veins and increases clotting tendency.

3. SMOKING: Damages blood vessels and makes blood more prone to clotting.

4. DEHYDRATION: Thickens the blood, making clots more likely to form.

5. PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM PERIOD: Hormonal changes and increased blood volume raise clotting risk.

6. HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL AND HORMONE THERAPY: Estrogen-containing contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can increase clot risk.

7. SURGERY AND TRAUMA: Major surgeries (especially orthopedic) and injuries can trigger clot formation.

8. CHRONIC DISEASES: Conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer increase the risk of abnormal clotting.

9. GENETIC BLOOD DISORDERS: Inherited conditions like Factor V Leiden mutation or protein C/S deficiency make blood more prone to clotting.

10. AGE: Older individuals have a naturally higher risk of clotting due to reduced circulation and vascular changes.