You can't prevent genetic causes of excessive blood clotting. However, you can take steps to control or avoid some acquired risk factors.
- Treat conditions that can lead to excessive blood clotting, such as diabetes or heart and vascular diseases.
- Make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking or losing weight, if needed.
- Avoid medicines that contain the female hormone estrogen if you have risk factors for excessive blood clotting. Ask your doctor about other, safer options.
- Stay active if you can. Move your legs, flex, and stretch during long trips. This helps keep blood flowing in your calves.
- Talk with your doctor about ways to lower your homocysteine level if it's high. You may need more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, or folate.
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Your doctor may give you anticoagulants, or "blood thinners," before, during, and/or after surgery or medical procedures to prevent excessive blood clotting.
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