What markers define healthy blood function? Key strategies include regulating dietary iron, monitoring hematological counts, and identifying symptoms of vascular clots like DVT.
Platelets are a component of the blood that help prevent bruising or stop bleeding. If you do not have enough platelets in your blood, you may need to have a blood platelet transfusion. This treatment infuses your body with blood platelets that have been donated by another healthy person.
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An aneurysm refers to a dilated segment of an artery caused by weakness and thinning of the wall. Leg aneurysms are relatively rare, but occur more commonly than arm aneurysms. Most leg aneurysms develop in the popliteal artery, which passes behind the knee before branching to supply blood to the lower leg and foot.
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A blood clot in the thigh disrupts normal blood flow through the affected leg, which can lead to serious complications. Most thigh blood clots occur in the deep veins, a condition known as deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Less commonly, a clot can form in a thigh artery, depriving the leg of oxygen-rich blood.
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