blood clots?

Question

i have just found out i have a blood clot on my lung,does anyone know if you can still go swimming?

Answer 1

You have a blood clot on your lung (aka a PE) and you aren't in the hospital getting heparin? If you are being treated with Lovenox or Coumadin at home. I would skip the pool until PE has resolved.

A pulmonary embolism (PULL-mun-ary EM-bo-lizm) is a sudden blockage in a lung artery, usually due to a blood clot that traveled to the lung from the leg. A clot that forms in one part of the body and travels in the bloodstream to another part of the body is called an embolus.

Pulmonary embolism is a serious condition that can cause:

-Permanent damage to part of your lung from lack of blood flow to lung tissue
-Low oxygen levels in your blood
-Damage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygen.

If a clot is large, or if there are many clots, pulmonary embolism can cause death.

In most cases, pulmonary embolism is a complication of a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In DVT, blood clots form in the deep veins of the body--most often in the legs. These clots can break free, travel to the lung, and block an artery.

More than 600,000 people in the United States have a pulmonary embolism each year, and more than 60,000 of them die. Most of those who die do so within 30 to 60 minutes after symptoms start. Pulmonary embolism is one of the most common causes of death in hospitalized people who must remain in bed for a long time.

Preventing pulmonary embolism begins with preventing DVT. It is important to know if you are at risk for DVT and to take steps to lower your risk.

If you have never had a deep vein clot, but are in a situation that may increase your risk, be sure to:

Exercise your lower leg muscles during long car trips and plane rides.

Get out of bed and move around as soon as you are able after having surgery or being ill. The sooner you move around, the less chance you have of developing a clot.

Take medications to prevent clots after some types of surgery as directed by your doctor.

Follow up with your doctor.

If you already have had DVT or a pulmonary embolism, you need to prevent further clots from developing by:

Seeing your doctor for regular checkups

Taking your medications to prevent or treat blood clots as prescribed by your doctor

Using compression stockings as directed to prevent chronic swelling in your legs after a DVT, if prescribed by your doctor

Contacting your doctor immediately if you have any signs or symptoms of DVT or pulmonary embolism.

Answer 2

No, it's not advised to continue swimming due to the obvious reason of oxygen supply and the potential lack of it due to the blood clot. It's best to consult a doctor about this issue as they are best equipped to answer your question. I hope you get better soon.

Answer 3

They are called pulmonary emboli (I've had 5 episodes) - best not to go swimming - need to see both GP and Vascular Consultant - You'll probably need a course of Warfarin (anti-coagulant tablets) - its what they use to kill vermin with - and you'll also need to attend the anti-coagulant clinic at your local hospital at fairly frequent intervals to monitor your blood coagulent levels

Answer 4

You need to get real medical advice concerning this question. Blood clots come varying degrees and you must be sure what you can and can not do concerning exercise. Please seek medical advice before undertaking any strenuous exercise.

Answer 5

Wow, your hospital ward has internet access.

Have you had a VQ scan to confirm you have a P.E?
Are you taking Warfarin?
Have you had a Heparin IV or injections into your stomach?

If you haven't, then you haven't got a P.E.

Answer 6

Don't ask questions like that on here, it is a serious condition. It is better to speak to a professional,

Answer 7

I do not know about your swimming but i suggest you to drink more water to stop bloodclots.

Answer 8

ask your gp.... i would be very careful as that is a dodgy bloodclot... good luck

Answer 9

best not to