Blood clotting is a rather complex, multi-stage process in which enzymes play the main role. With a lack of a specific protein, clotting performance deteriorates. This may indicate the presence of pathology and a deterioration in the functioning of the whole organism. In order to increase blood clotting, first of all, it is necessary to undergo an examination and establish the cause of the disease. After that, the specialist will select the optimal method of treatment.
Poor blood clotting: possible causes
Specific proteins, fibrinogens, which are involved in the formation of fibrin clots, are responsible for normal blood clotting. Various factors can affect the level of this substance. The main reasons for this pathological condition, experts call the following deviations:
- disturbances in the functioning of the liver (tumors, infectious pathologies);
- failure of the immune system;
- DIC (pathology of hemostasis);
- thrombophilia;
- iron deficiencyanemia;
- thrombocytopenia;
- vitamin deficiency;
- hereditary predisposition;
- long-term use of drugs from the group of anticoagulants, angiogenesis inhibitors.
When there is a violation of such a process as blood clotting, there are frequent nosebleeds, causeless bruising on the body. One of the symptoms is also gum bleeding. With the help of drugs of systemic and local effects, blood clotting can be increased. The doctor should prescribe such medications after the diagnosis. Without fail, the patient must pass laboratory tests and undergo an ultrasound examination of the liver to exclude the development of cirrhosis.
What to do with poor blood clotting?
Patients who have a history of this diagnosis should know how to protect themselves from the development of various kinds of complications. It is highly undesirable to take any medicines or experience traditional medicine recipes on yourself. Only after finding out the reasons for the deviation and having received the doctor's recommendations regarding treatment, one should start therapy.
In addition to drug exposure, attention must be paid to the nutrition system. Eating certain foods will help increase blood clotting. A negative psycho-emotional state and a violation of proper nutrition lead to changes in the production of fibrinogen protein.
Treatment with drugs
Depending onfrom the etiology of the pathological condition, the specialist prescribes to the patient certain drugs that increase blood clotting. These medications include:
- coagulants - directly affect the production of fibrinogen ("Vikasol", "Thrombin");
- synthetic drugs that improve blood clotting (aminocaproic acid);
- drugs that stimulate the formation of blood clots (calcium chloride);
- drugs of animal origin ("Aprotinin", "Pantripin");
- drugs of synthetic origin that reduce the permeability of vessel walls ("Rutin", "Androxon");
- herbal preparations to reduce vascular permeability (nettle, arnica).
Before taking any medicine, you must carefully study the annotation and make sure there are no contraindications.
Vikasol preparation
Antihemorrhagic agents that increase blood clotting can improve the production of prothrombin in the liver and enhance the production of hemocoagulation factors. The doctor should prescribe such medications, determining the appropriate dosage and duration of therapy for a particular patient.
The hemostatic drug "Vikasol" refers to coagulants of indirect action and is prescribed to enhance blood clotting. This is a vitamin preparation that is an analogue (synthetic, water-soluble) of vitamin K. The active ingredient in the composition is sodium menadione bisulfite (15 mg). A drugavailable in injectable and tablet form.
Indications
The drug can be used as part of complex treatment for uterine bleeding, hemorrhagic disease (including in newborns), menorrhagia.
Indications for the appointment of "Vikasol" are also the following conditions:
- frequent nosebleeds;
- Vitamin K hypovitaminosis;
- hepatitis;
- bleeding due to surgery;
- cirrhosis of the liver.
For the prevention of bleeding, the drug is prescribed for long-term treatment with anticoagulants and pregnant women in the last trimester.
Drug "Rutin"
Drugs that increase blood clotting from the flavonoid group have a therapeutic effect by reducing capillary fragility. One of these drugs is Rutin. The active substance - rutoside - compensates for the lack of vitamin P, strengthens the vascular walls, relieves inflammation and swelling. The drug is available in the form of tablets and powder, which contain 20 mg of rutoside.
The drug will be effective in various pathological conditions: hemorrhoids, lack of vitamin P, lymphostasis, superficial thrombophlebitis, chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhagic diathesis. It is shown to take Rutin three times a day, 20-50 mg at a time.
Contraindications and side effects
The drug is forbidden to prescribe to pregnant women in the firsttrimester, as well as patients with hypersensitivity to the components in the composition. Side effects in the form of headache, allergic skin reaction, heartburn, diarrhea, belching develop in rare cases.
Recipes of traditional medicine
Plants will help prevent bleeding in case of damage to the skin. Medicinal herbs that increase blood clotting are used to prepare decoctions, lotions and compresses.
Yarrow has the required property. The plant has a positive effect on the state of blood vessels, stops the inflammatory process, accelerates tissue regeneration. Dry grass (15 g) is poured with warm water (200 ml) and boiled for 15 minutes. After that, the broth should be insisted, filtered and taken 1 tbsp. spoon before meals three times a day.
In case of any bleeding, it is useful to take a decoction of nettle. To prepare it, you need to take 10 g of dry grass and pour a glass of boiling water. The drink is steamed for 20 minutes, after which it is filtered and taken 3 times a day for a tablespoon.
Arnica will help increase blood clotting. A preparation based on the flowers of a plant can be purchased in the form of drops or you can prepare an infusion at home. For a glass of boiling water (200 ml), you need to take 2 tbsp. spoons of dried flowers and steam for 40 minutes. Take 1 tbsp. spoon 2-3 times a day.
Diet
Experts recommend including foods that increase blood clotting in your diet. These include spinach, kale(regular and colored), corn, carrots, red berries, bananas, walnuts. The use of buckwheat porridge, legumes, animal fats, white bread, liver will bring benefits.
In order to increase blood clotting, these products must be present in the daily menu. The diet should be varied. The listed products should only complement it. Dietary nutrition and traditional medicine recipes for problems with blood clotting will help people who have contraindications to drug therapy. This type of maintenance treatment is completely safe for children.
