Can a blood clot in the brain be fatal

What is Blood Clot in the Brain?

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A blood clot is formed in the brain, due to bleeding that takes place in the area between the skull and brain. This blood forms a clot, which eventually puts pressure on brain tissue. Functioning of the brain is affected due to pressure tha…

What are the symptoms of a blood clot in the brain?

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The symptoms of a stroke are similar to a lot of perfectly normal things. However if you start getting really confused or disorientated this could mean a stroke. You probably just have a migraine (I would know as I frequently get them) but …

How dangerous is a blood clot in the brain?

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Hi THere Here are some ideas to heal the issue. Cause Blood solidification, or clotting, usually occurs as a healthy response within minutes after the skin is cut or there is trauma that causes bleeding. A clot helps seal the damage. Howe…

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How dangerous is a blood clot in the brain?

Q: My 69 y/o dad just got diagnosed with a blood clot in the brain. It is in a smaller vessel, so they say they can do nothing about it. They are treating him with blood thinners, but that’s it. He was also diagnosed a few years ago with complete blockage on one side of his carotid and partial on his other side. He has not had a stroke yet, but some small TIA’s. I want to know how dangerous this blood clot is, and is it possible to live like this, and for how long? Also, if he does have a stroke, will it most likely be fatal, or disable him? I just need to know some statistics or numbers to see what his chances are.

A: Hi THere Here are some ideas to heal the issue.CauseBlood solidification, or clotting, usually occurs as a healthy response within minutes after the skin is cut or there is trauma that causes bleeding. A clot helps seal the damage. However, blood clotting can be dangerous when it occurs inside healthy blood vessels. Unhealthy clotting can occur from platelets that get “activated” to clump together. This occurs when platelets come in contact with damaged arterial walls, or due to nutrient deficiencies, poor dietary habits, or genetic predisposition. Once platelets get sticky, their shape changes and they easily mesh or clump together, causing a clot. Another factor that can cause unhealthy blood clots is the production of fibrin, which helps bind the clump of platelets together. Fibrin is the end product of a cascade of coagulation (clumping) factors that occurs with the activation of just one molecule. This, in turn, can lead to the explosion of up to 30,000 molecules of fibrin at the site of injury on the arterial wall. Factors that can cause a buildup of platelet stickiness and fibrin include: the use of birth control pills, late stages of pregnancy, nutrient deficiencies, smoking, free radicals (inadequate antioxidant nutrients), a high-cholesterol diet, low essential fatty acids, a diet high in saturated fat and low in vegetables and fish, and liver disease. Prolonged sitting on long airline flights, especially in cramped conditions, can also increase the risk of developing pulmonary thrombosis. Blood clots forming in the legs or another part of the body break loose and then block one of the arteries to the lungs. Some practical preventive measures during long flights include getting up and walking the aisle every hour, wearing loose, comfortable clothing, periodically stretching the legs and tightening and loosening the muscles of the abdomen and buttocks, and taking some slow, deep breaths. ——————————————————————————–Natural CuresDetoxification: If you take aspirin as a daily preventive therapy, you may want to begin a gut rejuvenation program to stimulate healing and proper gastrointestinal wall functioning, in order to offset aspirin`s traumatization of the gut wall when taken on daily basis. It is a good idea to do a bowel cleanse and rejuvenation several times a year when on daily aspirin (consult your physician for guidance). (See Cleansing and Detoxification for more.)Diet: Foods that act to decrease platelet stickiness and fibrin formation include garlic, ginger, onions, and hot peppers (capsicum), all of which protect against heart attack and stroke. Use granulated garlic on food as a regular spice. Fish oils also help to reduce clotting of blood. Increase consumption of cold-water fish at least three times per week. Also decrease sugar consumption as sugar intake increases platelet stickiness. Exercise: Studies conducted at Duke University showed that moderate exercise can help protect against heart attacks and strokes by enhancing the body`s natural mechanism for dissolving blood clots. In addition, Duke researchers found that the higher risk of blood clotting in women taking oral contraceptives can be significantly reduced by exercise. Herbs: Hawthorne berry is a very useful herb for helping to prevent blood clots. Homeopathy: Hamamelis.Juice Therapy: Combine the juices of garlic, carrot, parsley, spinach, celery, and beet and drink 8-12 ounces daily. Nutritional Supplementation: Research in Japan has shown that nattokinase, an enzyme derived from soy, can dissolve blood clots in as little as two hours, making it one of the most effective nutrients for preventing and reversing blood clots. Other useful nutrients include: vitamin B6, garlic capsules, niacin (vitamin B3), lipotropic factors (nutrients useful for liver metabolism of fat), omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, bromelain, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and zinc. Alternative Professional Care If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of blood clots: Chelation Therapy, Energy Medicine (Light Beam Generator), Environmental Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, and Oxygen Therapy Best of health to you