Doctor named a non-obvious cause of thrombosis

Prolonged sitting without movement increases the risk of blood clot formation, especially for people who spend a lot of time at the computer, including esports athletes. The danger is associated with the slowing of blood flow in the veins of the lower extremities.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to "Lenta.ru," this was explained by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Dmitry Berezovsky. According to him, during prolonged immobility, blood vessels become compressed, blood circulation slows down, creating conditions for blood clot formation.

The expert noted that a similar risk arises during long flights, when a person remains virtually motionless for 7–8 hours. A detached blood clot can travel to the blood vessels of the lungs and lead to severe consequences, including death.

According to the doctor, similar cases have also been observed among military personnel and people forced to maintain an immobile position for extended periods.