Thrombosis is a medical condition that occurs when a thrombus, or blood clot, forms inside a heart chamber or blood vessel. The clot can block the blood flow where it is formed. The clot can move to another part of the body. If left untreated, thrombosis can lead to severe complications like stroke, heart attack, or organ damage.
Depending on where the blood clot originates, thrombosis can be roughly divided into various types such as:
Arterial thrombosis: It occurs in the arteries and may cause clots in the heart, brain, or peripheral arteries. Its types include coronary thrombosis, cerebral thrombosis, and peripheral artery thrombosis, among others, that cause heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
Venous thrombosis: It is the phenomenon that occurs in veins returning the deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart. Its types include deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, superficial vein thrombosis, and portal vein thrombosis, resulting in complications, artery blockage, liver malfunction, and inflammation.
Renal vein Thrombosis: When a clot is formed in the renal veins, then it causes damage to the kidney.
Cavernous sinus thrombosis: It is a rare disorder resulting from a blood clot that forms in the cavernous sinus, a significant vein located at the base of the brain. This may cause serious complications, including a stroke or loss of eyesight.
Several conditions can interfere with the usual equilibrium of blood clotting, leading to thrombosis. These elements are commonly known as Virchow's triad, and they consist of:
Hemodynamic Changes: Blood Turbulence, uneven blood flow, stasis, or slowing or stopping of blood flow, can cause the formation of a clot.
Vessel Wall Injury: Even minimal damage to the endothelium, the innermost lining of the blood vessel, can activate clots.
Altered Blood Coagulation: Thrombosis risk may be increased by conditions that make blood clot too readily (hypercoagulability).
Thrombosis can lead to symptoms that can be either mild or serious, depending on its location and type. Symptoms of different types of Thrombosis are mentioned below:
It is characterized by swelling, pain, redness or discolouration of the skin and warmth in the affected area of the clot.
It occurs when a clot enters the lungs, causing sudden, unexplained breathlessness along with chest pain, coughing, and rapid heart rate.
It can cause serious conditions like heart attack or stroke, pain in the chest region, shortness of breath, sudden severe headache, and weakness or numbness.
It occurs in veins near the skin surface which can cause redness, warmth, pain, tenderness, and hardening of veins, which feels like a firm cord under the skin.
A scientific evidence-based treatment for Thrombosis is provided at Jiva Ayurveda. The treatment programs are designed to cure the disease from the root and not just the symptoms and would be concerned with stability, balance, and the kind of holistic healing.
HACCP-certified Ayurvedic Medicine: The scientifically formulated mixtures consisting of active ingredients will help an individual maintain their emotional balance.
Mindfulness practice: Yoga and meditation are the soft approaches which will help in achieving general wellness and mental health.
Ayurvedic treatments: They involve Panchakarma massages and other therapies that will promote emotional well-being and detoxification.
Diet and Lifestyle Counseling: Make dietary and behavioral changes that will help improve health according to specialists recommendations.
The problems related to Thrombosis can be very well cured by using HACCP-certified Ayurvedic medicines provided by Jiva Ayurveda. This Ayurvedic medicine is prepared by the following commonly available plants:
Arjuna or Terminalia Arjuna: It is a plant which helps in strengthening the cardiac muscles and improving the blood circulation, thereby protecting the heart.
Boerhavia diffusa: It is known as punarnava in the vernacular, and is a rejuvenating herb which decreases fluid retention which in turn improves the functioning of the heart. It is also known for its anti-inflammatory and diuretics which help in reducing swelling and improving the flow of blood.
Gotu Kola: It is a popular Ayurvedic herb which improves circulation and reduces inflammation, making it beneficial for treating thrombosis. It enhances blood flow, reduces inflammation, and strengthens blood vessels, preventing clot formation.
Curcumin: It is the active ingredient of spice turmeric, having great potential for the management of thrombosis because it is an anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant agent which reduces inflammation, prevents clot formation, and promotes blood flow.
Acute thrombosis is a sudden formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel that can partially or completely obstruct the flow of blood, and can affect either veins or arteries. This has to be treated speedily because it may cause significant problems.
ICD 10 is the 10th revision done during the international classification of Diseases in which acute deep vein Thrombosis was classified under code I82.4.
Venous sinus thrombosis, more commonly known as cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), is one of those rare strokes which arises when there is a blood clot in the venous sinuses of the brain. If this clot somehow manages to plug one or more of the sinuses, then the pressure of the blood vessels is elevated which would obstruct the blood from draining out of the brain, leading to hemorrhage and edema of the brain.
Lateral sinus thrombosis is an infrequent but dangerous disorder, in which a blood clot develops in the lateral sinus which is the main venous channel in the brain to return blood from it toward the heart. The increased intracranial pressure caused by this condition may lead to extreme headaches and blurred vision along with other neurological symptoms.
Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, or rather vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) is associated with an exceptionally low count of platelets, or thrombocytopenia, and the development of blood clots, known as thrombosis. It was first recognized to be a side effect of some of the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Sometimes, a blood clot forming inside the lumen of the stent- a small, mesh-like tube placed in an artery to keep open the lumen and promote better flow of blood to the heart- causes a rare but dangerous side effect called stent thrombosis.
Thrombosis is a dangerous condition that exposes patients to risks such as heart attacks, strokes, and pulmonary embolism. Its long-term complications include Post-Thrombotic Syndrome that may eventually lead to Chronic Venous Insufficiency with chronic pain, swelling, and ulcers in limbs. It depends on the location and the extent of the blood clot.
Some of the natural herbs such as Arjuna, Boerhavia diffusa, Gotu Kola, and Curcumin are commonly used in the formulations of Ayurvedic medicines. Among them Arjuna strengthens cardiac muscles, Boerhavia diffusa decreases fluid retention, Gotu Kola improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the blood vessels, while Curcumin is an anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant agent in turmeric.
In some rare cases, the ayurvedic medicines may cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and can lead to some allergic reactions. Therefore, it is recommended to take the supervision of a licensed Ayurvedic specialist before using them.
