Fahad Medical explains the causes of venous thrombosis and ways to prevent it

King Fahd Medical City explained the causes of venous thrombosis and ways to prevent it.

Fahad Medical, in an explanatory infographic published through its official account on the “X” platform, said that the causes of venous thrombosis are:

– Smoking.

– obesity.

– cancer.

– Hereditary blood clotting disorder.

– Contraceptive pills.

Fahad Medical also showed ways to prevent vein thrombosis through the following:

– Change in lifestyle.

– Exercise.

– Avoid sitting for long periods of time.

Vein thrombosis can be treated with blood thinning medications, clot dissolving medications, and compression stockings.