Regular walking prevents deadly blood clots, experts say

Experts say that walking can help prevent serious blood clots in the veins, a major health risk. This information was shared during a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) awareness event held at KIMS Hospital. Dr. Bollineni Bhaskar Rao, the CMD of KIMS Hospitals, highlighted that DVT affects about 900,000 people each year in the U.S. and leads to around 100,000 deaths. He stressed that with early detection, effective treatment, and lifestyle changes like daily walking, the risks can be greatly reduced. Many people confuse DVT with simple leg swelling, which can delay important treatment. Symptoms of DVT include leg pain, swelling, discoloration, and warmth. If left untreated, blood clots can move to the lungs and cause a dangerous condition called pulmonary embolism, warned Dr. Narendranath Meda, a consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon.