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If a clot was to become dislodged what would it be?
If a blood clot becomes dislodged, it can travel through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, leading to potential blockages in blood vessels and causing serious complications such as a pulmonary embolism if it reaches the lungs or a stroke if it reaches the brain. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect a blood clot has become dislodged.
What is a blood clot that dislodged and later jams in another vessel?
That is called an embolus. An embolus is a blood clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream until it becomes trapped in a smaller blood vessel, causing a blockage. This can lead to serious medical conditions like a pulmonary embolism or stroke.
What is a tangled mesh of blood cells called?
A tangled mesh of blood cells is called a blood clot.
Does a blood clot cause bruising?
No, a blood clot does not cause bruising. Bruising occurs when small blood vessels under the skin break and leak blood, while a blood clot is a clump of blood that forms in a vein or artery.
Is it normal for period blood to clot during menstruation?
Yes, it is normal for period blood to clot during menstruation. Clotting can occur when the blood flow is heavy and the blood is expelled quickly, causing it to clot before it exits the body.
A firm ball of blood dislodged from my mouth after a tooth extraction. Is this the blood clot?
yes, that's the blood clot. this has just happaend to me! if anyone is reading can you please also advise about the chances of "dry socket" - sounds scary
If a clot was to become dislodged what would it be?
If a blood clot becomes dislodged, it can travel through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, leading to potential blockages in blood vessels and causing serious complications such as a pulmonary embolism if it reaches the lungs or a stroke if it reaches the brain. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect a blood clot has become dislodged.
What blood clot forms after a fracture?
A clot that has dislodged into the vascular system is called an embolism. When you fracture a long bone you run the risk of fat from the bone marrow becoming dislodged into your blood vessels and forming a fat embolism.
Alveolitis is caused when?
the blood clot comes out of the extraction site
What happens to the blood clot after a tooth extractiondoes it break down?
After a tooth extraction, a blood clot forms in the empty socket to help with healing and protect the area. The blood clot serves as a scaffold for new tissue growth. Over time, the blood clot will break down and be replaced by new tissue as the extraction site heals.
Is it possible to get a blood clot traveling through the body after Wisdom Teeth extraction?
Obese people have an increased risk of thrombosis, which is a blood clot traveling through the body, after wisdom tooth extraction.
When a clot dislodges and moves it is called what?
A dislodged, circulating clot is known as an embolism
What is a dry pocket?
It is actually called "dry socket" it is when after a tooth is pulled a blood clot forms to protect the underling tissue . when you have dry socket the blood clot has been dislodged and the bone and nerve are exposed causing pain.
Why cant you rinse with salt water for the first 24 hours after a tooth extraction?
When you have a tooth extracted, the blood needs to clot for healing purposes. Rinsing with salt water can hinder the formation of a blood clot; this is why rinsing is not recommended in the first 24 hours after an extraction.
Blood clot wisdom teeth?
Blood clots generally form after your wisdom tooth extraction within thirty to sixty minutes.
What is clot that becomes dislodged and travels to other parts of the body?
An embolus.
Why not spit after tooth extraction?
The important thing is to avoid anything that will dislodge the blood clot in the extraction site. Premature loss of the blood clot can result in a very painful condition called a "dry socket".Avoid any unnecessary vigorous sucking or spitting for at least the first week following an extraction.
