Covishield vaccine responsible for TTS; Know how you can prevent yourself from blood clotting, cardiac arrest

Covishield

British pharma giant AstraZeneca has admitted that its Covid vaccine can cause a rare side effect. Covishield can cause, in rare cases, a condition that leads blood clots and low platelet count. It can lead to cardiac arrest and even brain stroke. It can cause a very rare syndrome named as Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS).

What is TTS?

Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) is a very rare syndrome that was seen in some people after getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. It occurs when a person has blood clots together with a low platelet count. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot, which can reduce normal blood flow in an affected blood vessel.

Stay active

Regularly move around to keep your blood flowing. If you sit for long periods, get up and walk every few hours. This is especially important during long trips.

Stay hydrated

Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration, which can thicken your blood.

Maintain a healthy weight

Obesity is a risk factor for blood clots.

Wear compression stockings

These specially designed stockings can improve blood flow in your legs. Talk to your doctor if compression stockings might be right for you.

Avoid smoking

Smoking damages blood vessels and increases your risk of clots.

Watch your sodium level

Paying attention to your sodium level can be key in lowering your odds of a blood clot.

Break up long periods of sitting

If travel, a health condition, or the nature of your job require you to sit for long periods of time, its important to get up and move as often as you are able.