Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' diagnosis of blood clots in both lungs has put blood thinners in the spotlight.Hurts is receiving treatment with the medication and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, according to the NFL.Even young, physically active people can develop dangerous blood clots, especially when risk factors such as an injury, long travel or recent surgery combine."Being in shape lowers your risk, but it doesn’t make you immune," said Dr.
Joseph V.Lombardi, chief physician executive at AtlantiCare.CHRISTINA APPLEGATE'S MS MISDIAGNOSIS AFTER 5 YEARS OF TREATMENT EXPOSES ALARMING MEDICAL REALITYHurts’ case also highlights the precautions patients taking blood thinners may need to follow.Jalen Hurts is taking blood thinners to treat blood clots in his lungs, a treatment that can raise the risk of serious bleeding after an injury.
(Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)The medication can help prevent dangerous clots from growing or forming but can also make it harder for the body to stop bleeding after an injury — a concern for athletes playing high-contact sports or anyone who falls or gets hurt."Taking [blood thinners] consistently, understanding potential interactions, and recognizing warning signs can greatly reduce the risk of complications," Dr.Yazan Abou-Ismail, a hematologist and thrombosis expert at the University of Utah, told Fox News Digital.STACKING SUPPLEMENTS WITHOUT KEY TEST CAN DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD, EXPERT WARNSHere are five mistakes patients should avoid:Patients taking blood thinners should check with a doctor or pharmacist before adding new medications or supplements, experts say.
(iStock)While some patients only need blood thinners for a limited time, others may need them long term.When a clot has a clear cause, such as an injury, treatment often lasts about three months, Lombardi told Fox News Digital.The duration depends on factors including the reason for treatment and whether a patient has had previous...