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British Professor Reminds This Favorite Drink Can Cause Blood Clots

Many people’s favorite drink can increase the risk of blood clots.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Coffee and teh be one of the two caffeinated beverages which is widely consumed by the world community, including Indonesia. A consultant venous surgeon in the UK, Professor Mark Whiteley, warns that caffeine can cause blood to clot which then increases the risk of blood clots in the veins. deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Caffeine is a diuretic. That is, consuming caffeinated drinks, especially those high in caffeine, can make people urinate more often.

“Dehydration affects the components of the blood, making the blood thicker and more sticky,” said Prof Whiteley ExpressTuesday (12/7/2022)

As a result, blood flows at a slower rate in the veins than in the arteries. Therefore, dehydration increases the chances of blood clots forming in the blood vessels.

DVT can also be identified from the symptoms felt in the legs. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) details the symptoms, which include throbbing pain or cramping in one leg (usually in the calf or thigh), swelling in one leg, warm skin over the affected area, red or dark skin in the affected area, and swelling. veins that are hard or painful to the touch.

These symptoms can also occur in the arm or abdomen if that is the site of a blood clot. If there are signs DVT If you are accompanied by shortness of breath or chest pain, the NHS recommends going to the hospital immediately.

Prof. Whiteley noted that tea drinks that have been entrenched in many countries contain caffeine. So besides coffee and alcohol, tea can make dehydration worse.

As for the main indicators dehydration These include feeling thirsty, dark yellow or foul-smelling urine, feeling light-headed, and dry mouth. To avoid dehydration, it is important to drink enough water.

“You can sip water, herbal teas and fruit juices to help keep the body hydrated,” says Prof Whiteley.

Meanwhile, in order not to be dehydrated when the weather is hot, Prof. Whiteley also recommends doing more activities in the shade and avoiding direct sunlight. According to him, staying hydrated, whatever the weather, will help improve blood vessel health.

“Consuming plenty of fluids, whatever the weather, will improve overall blood circulation by diluting it, however, excessive drinking can also cause problems,” he says.


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