Symptoms of blood clots after cesarean section

Many women think they should stay in bed to rest after giving birth. In fact, it is not correct to stay in bed for a long time at this time, because it will lead to restricted venous return in the lower limbs, which is easy to cause postpartum thrombosis, which is quite harmful to the body. Therefore, in addition to a good rest, it is also necessary to get out of bed and exercise appropriately, which can promote blood circulation and avoid acid blockage in the lower limb veins.

Symptoms of blood clots after cesarean section

1. Cause thrombophlebitis in the lower limbs When blood circulation becomes slow, it is very easy for blood clots to form in the veins of the lower limbs. This may cause varicose veins or further aggravate existing varicose veins during pregnancy, leading to thrombophlebitis. When embolism occurs in the veins of the calf, blood-red swollen blood vessels can be seen on the skin of the calf. It not only makes the mother feel bloated, but also causes pain when the calf is bent. When thrombophlebitis forms in the thigh, the skin of the entire lower limb becomes swollen, hardened, and pale, causing pain and difficulty walking. 2. Cause pelvic vein thrombosis. When thrombosis occurs in the pelvic veins, the mother will experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, high fever, accompanied by tenderness in the lower limbs, redness and edema of the skin and other discomforts. 3. The most terrible thing about causing pulmonary embolism is that if the blood clot flows to the lungs with the blood, it will cause deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis is a serious complication of the perinatal period. Because the thrombi in the deep veins are small and easy to break off and wander. Pulmonary embolism occurs when an embolus blocks a pulmonary artery, leading to sudden maternal death.

5 daily tips to prevent venous thrombosis 1. When traveling long distances by plane, car or ship, or when sitting in front of a computer or surfing the Internet for a long time, you can do some casual exercises. Do not sit still for a long time. You can lift your ankles, massage your calves, and do appropriate leg exercises. Do foot stretches for three to five minutes every half hour, 60 to 100 times per minute. Friends who already have signs of venous thrombosis can wear health-care medical elastic stockings. 2. When playing cards for entertainment, you should drink more water when sitting for a long time. On the one hand, this can dilute the viscosity of the blood. On the other hand, you can take the opportunity of going to the toilet to move your legs more. Drink 1 to 2 liters of water a day, which is equivalent to 10 to 15 ordinary glasses. 3. If you have undergone orthopedic surgery or have been bedridden for a long time, you should massage your legs and feet, get out of bed and move around as much as possible, and do some knee flexion exercises. Don't underestimate these simple exercises, they are very effective in preventing thrombosis. 4. For people in the risk group, if they experience leg cramps or swelling on one side of the leg, they should go to the hospital for examination in time. Before the thorough examination, they must not use treatment measures such as massage, cupping, etc. to avoid the detachment of blood clots.