A new study from the Medical Research Institute in Wellington examined 62 cases of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and found that 34% of them were office workers who had spent a long time sitting at their desk. Although 34% may not sound like a very significant number, it is larger than the percentage of people who developed DVT on while on long flights.
The office workers at greatest risk were those who spent 14 hours a day at their desk, spending 3 to 4 at a time in their chair without standing up.
According to HealthDay, ?DVT is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein -- most commonly occurs in the legs. The clots can break free and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, heart or brain and cause breathing problems, chest pain, or even death from a stroke or heart attack.
The study found that the two most common jobs to contract DVT are IT specialist and call center receptionist.
Healthwise suggests these steps to prevent DVT:
?Taking anticoagulants to prevent a blood clot that can develop after some types of surgery. They are also used in people who have a high risk of developing blood clots, such as those who have had previous clots.
?Exercising your lower leg muscles to improve circulation in your legs. Point your toes up toward your head so that the calves of your legs are stretched, then relax. Repeat. This exercise is especially important to do when you are sitting for long periods of time.
?Getting up out of bed as soon as possible after an illness or surgery. It is very important to get moving as soon as you are able. If you cannot get out of bed, do the leg exercise described above every hour to keep the blood moving through your legs.
?Using special stockings called compression stockings to help prevent deep vein thrombosis if you are at an increased risk.
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