10 Causes Of Blood Clots
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Smoking
Smoking poses a lot of health risks due to its adverse effects in the body. It is also one of the potential causes of blood clots because of the effects it has on the lining of the blood vessels. Studies have established that smokers have a higher chance of developing blood clots than non-smokers. The risk is even higher if a smoker has another preexisting condition that is also a risk factor like inherited blood clot conditions, or using oral contraceptives.
However, smoking is one of the most easily preventable risk factors. If you are worried about the effects of smoking and would like to quit, there are numerous solutions to help you quit. This may include joining a smoking cessation program.
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