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What Really Causes Blood Clot In The Breast?
Blood clot in the breast or otherwise referred to in medical terminology as "breast hematoma" can be caused due to various reasons.
Breast hematoma happens when there is bleeding within the breast tissues which cause a collection of blood to be formed. The prime reasons because of which this could happen are trauma after a sports injury or a car accident. A hard bump to a weak blood vessel can also cause hematoma.
Sometimes, clots could also develop after a breast surgery may be due to breast cancer. Hematomas can also happen after cosmetic surgical procedures, such breast reduction or augmentation surgeries with implants.
Identifying Breast Hematoma
The
presence
of
a
bruise
form
of
colour
tends
to
make
hematomas
quite
visible.
A
small
hematoma
(blood
clot)
in
the
breast
could
be
just
the
size
of
a
small
cherry.
A
medium
size
blood
clot
could
be
about
the
size
of
a
plum.
A
large
breast
blood
clot
could
be
as
big
as
a
grapefruit
(they
tend
to
elongate
to
form
the
shape
of
a
banana).
Detecting
hematomas
usually
require
getting
a
mammogram
done.
The
mammogram
results
would
show
up
mass-like
substance.
People At Risk Of Blood Clots In The Breast
People who have had breast cancer are at a higher risk of having blood clots. The treatments of cancer along with the presence of cancer itself are what make the chances of blood clots happening more higher. If breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body, then this too could increase the chances of blood clot occurrence.
Although blood clots are harmful, they can be treated. Hence, you need to approach your doctor immediately once you begin to see any signs or symptoms.
Symptoms Of Blood Clots
If
you
see
any
of
the
below-mentioned
signs
or
symptoms,
it
indicates
that
you
would
need
to
contact
your
health
care
practitioner
for
a
checkup
at
the
earliest.
•
Unexplained
cough
(sometimes
coughing
up
blood)
•
Shortness
of
breath
•
Chest
tightness
•
Pain,
heat,
swelling,
and
redness
(discolouration)
of
the
leg,
thigh,
and
calf.
•
Swelling
or
tenderness
in
the
central
line
that
had
been
inserted
to
administer
chemotherapy
-
this
could
be
in
the
arm,
near
the
neck,
or
the
chest
area.
Blood Clot Occurrence
Apart from the general blood clotting that we are aware of - which happens when we have an injury and blood clots to stop the bleeding, there are other forms and reasons for blood clotting as well.
Clots can form inside arteries or veins. A clot can also break loose from where it was actually formed to some other part of the body. A blood clot is considered harmful when it begins to create blockage for a blood vessel which eventually stops the blood flow to some part of the body.
People With Cancer Posses Higher Risk Of Dealing With Blood Clots
People identified with cancer possess substances known as clotting factors and platelets in higher numbers. These substances are responsible for stopping any form of bleeding by clotting the blood.
When these substances are in higher numbers than normal, then the chances of blood clotting more than normal is high. People with cancer might also have low levels of protein that keep their blood thin. This also indicates that there are more chances of a blood clot forming.
Cancer Treatments That Increase The Chances Of Blood Clot Occurrence
A
person
undergoing
treatment
for
breast
cancer
is
likely
to
be
at
a
higher
risk
of
having
to
face
blood
clot
issues.
This
is
because
of
the
cancer
treatment
that
includes:
•
Chemotherapy
•
Hormone
therapy:
Tamoxifen
•
Surgery
•
Targeted
therapy:
Bevacizumab
When
a
cancer
patient
undergoes
chemotherapy,
the
cells
are
destroyed.
This
could
result
in
the
release
of
a
substance
that
can
cause
clotting
of
blood.
Surgical procedures, along with chemotherapy, for cancer patients, are likely to damage the walls of blood vessels. This further increases the risk of developing a blood clot.
For
a
cancer
patient
a
long
intravenous
line
(a
central
line)
is
inserted
into
a
large
vein
-
for
chemotherapy
and
administration
of
other
drugs.
There
are
chances
that
a
blood
clot
can
form
in
the
vein
at
the
tip
of
the
line.
However,
there
are
drugs
that
can
help
in
preventing
this
form
of
clots
from
occurring.
Cancer
can
also
cause
inactivity.
A
cancer
patient
feels
weak
that
can
make
him
or
her
less
active
physically.
Inactivity
has
been
associated
with
the
formation
of
blood
clots.
Factors That Can Increase The Risk Of Blood Clot Development
•
Smoking
•
Being
overweight
•
History
of
blood
clots
•
Fractures
•
Heart
disease
and
diabetes
Blood Clot Treatment And Prevention
Blood clotting treatment involves use of drugs that thin the blood (anticoagulants). Initially, this is administered in the form of injection. Slowly, it could be converted to tablets. These tablets are mostly recommended for a month long usage. You would also need to undergo regular blood tests during this period.
In order to prevent blood clots from occurring, especially if you have a history of blood clots, take short walks often. Doing simple exercises also help. Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Hematomas hurt quite a lot and make your skin feel tight. Your breasts appear swollen and hard. Small hematomas are not worrisome as they mostly resolve on their own. Medium-sized ones take about a month or so to resolve completely. Large ones need medical intervention and should be drained.
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