What is thrombosis? Disease that could be caused by the AstraZeneca anti-Covid vaccine

The multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca finds itself under the gaze of the world after a British media revealed that the company’s laboratories admitted, in court documents, that its vaccine against the coronavirus variant can cause thrombosis and other side effects.

This information has done nothing more than generate controversy and concern among the public, especially because, according to the data revealed, said vaccine could have serious consequences for those who applied it, such as side effects and even thrombosis.

It is in The Telegraph where it is indicated that last year a father was left with a permanent brain injury after developing a blood clot and a hemorrhage in the brain that has prevented him from working after being vaccinated in April 2021.

The portal points out that AstraZeneca has rejected the demands, however, in a legal document that was presented to the High Court in February, they accept that their vaccine for COVID-19 “may in very rare cases cause TTS”, followed by syndrome. thrombosis with thrombocytopenia, which causes blood clots and a low platelet count.

What is thrombosis?

A thrombosis forms based on a blood clot in a vein, causing the normal flow of normal hemoglobin to be interrupted.

When a clot forms in a vein, it is called venous thrombosis. The most common venous thrombosis is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which usually occurs in the legs. If a clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism, a serious condition that can be life-threatening.

On the other hand, when a clot forms in an artery, it is called arterial thrombosis. Arterial thrombosis can cause blockages in the arteries of the heart (which can lead to a heart attack), brain (which can cause a stroke), or other parts of the body.

How to detect thrombosis?

The signs and symptoms of thrombosis can vary depending on the location of the clot and its severity.

Some common symptoms include swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth, or redness in the affected area. In the case of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), these symptoms usually occur in one leg. For arterial thrombosis, symptoms may include chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness, weakness on one side of the body, among others.

In the event of any anomaly, it is recommended to see a specialist as soon as possible to rule out any possibility of venous thrombosis or, failing that, treat the condition as soon as possible.