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what prevents the clotting of blood inside blood vessels - #21330

Ishaan

I am wondering what prevents the clotting of blood inside blood vessels because I just had an experience that left me really confused and a bit worried. A few weeks ago, I was at the gym and suddenly got this sharp pain in my leg, kind of like a cramp but way worse. My doctor said it could be a muscle strain or something, but during my check-up, they did some blood tests and found out I had elevated D-dimer levels. It scared me! They mentioned it's related to blood clots, and that got me thinking about what prevents the clotting of blood inside blood vessels in healthy people. Like, is there a specific balance that our bodies maintain? I mean, I know we need blood to clot to heal injuries, but how does that work when we're just going about our daily lives? Are there signs that I should look out for, or do certain conditions disrupt this balance? I feel like I'm overthinking this, but I can't help but wonder if my symptoms mean something more serious. What prevents the clotting of blood inside blood vessels normally? Any info or personal experiences would really help!

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