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It is often called a silent disease that can occur without the wearer's knowledge. For thousands of travelers each year of inactive persons is a problem that can cause permanent damage if nothing is done to prevent this from happening. Deep vein thrombosis is a serious risk for men and women of all ages.

What DVT is?

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition defined by a blood clot, or thrombus, forms in a vein deep. Commonly affecting the leg veins, such as the femoral, popliteal, or the deep veins of the pelvic region, DVT can be fatal if the clot breaks loose, makes her way into the bloodstream, and enters the heart.

What causes DVT?

While Recent research shows that several factors to try to put a person at risk of DVT, one of the most common causes of deep vein thrombosis is inactivity. The unless you move, the slower the blood circulates, thereby increasing the likelihood of blood clots. Business travelers, people who spend long hours in the airplane seats or in crowded cars, and people in wheelchairs are especially at risk if they are unable to regulate blood circulation in your legs.

What steps can be taken to reduce the risk of DVT?

Fortunately, DVT is such a condition that is preventable if you know what to do. For many, the relief yourself from the risks can be as simple as staying active. Maintain a healthy circulation throughout the body is the key to preventing the blood clots. When constantly pumps blood throughout the body, opportunities to reduce clot formation.

Employees office could take occasional breaks to walk around and get the blood flowing. Leisure activities like watching television, where the body is inactive, you can do with your legs up, so that blood flow has a chance. Air travelers should try to move their legs as often as allowed. A trip to up and down the aisle of an airplane can do wonders for tired legs close. Invest in a good ergonomic device, like a massage cushion for work or travel, can help stimulate blood flow when the movement is not possible.

An Internet search will lead you to more detailed information about DVT, its causes and remedies. Do your research and listen to your body. Stay active and stay healthy.

Kat Lively is a freelance travel writer for FlowCushion, the ergonomic seat cushion for home, travel and office, and for The Camellia Rose Inn, a Gainesville bed and breakfast inn. She also offers free book promotion tips for aspiring authors.

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