Wear Compression Stockings and Socks
Compression stockings or socks look like tights or panty hose, but they are designed with a different material. You can wear them to fit tightly around specific body parts. The pressure created by them could push up fluids and allow blood to flow freely in the body. This would improve blood flow and prevent blood clots by preventing blood from building up and clotting. It is easy to purchase these garments in any pharmacies or drugstores. [7]
Take Prescribed Medications
Several prescribed medications could help prevent and treat blood clots. Three common options include antiplatelet medications, fibrinolytics, and anticoagulants. They come with different mechanisms, effects, and risks. Also, the effectiveness may depend on a few risk factors for blood clots. Therefore, make sure to consult your doctor before deciding to take them. A possible side effect of taking these drugs is excessive bleeding, so make sure to use with precautions.[8]
