Low plasma viscosity

When plasma viscosity is low, you should adjust your eating habits, eat more light and low-fat foods, avoid eating greasy foods such as fatty meat or fried foods, and try to use less oil when cooking. Eat more whole grains

Or you can add dietary fiber to your food, which will help reduce the absorption of fat. Good foods for softening blood vessels are garlic and onions, and you can eat a moderate amount at each meal.

Causes of low plasma viscosity

Plasma viscosity is another important indicator reflecting the degree of blood viscosity. Factors that affect plasma viscosity include fibrinogen, globulin, albumin, lipids and blood sugar.

The basic principle of capillary viscosity measurement is Poiseuille's law, which states that the time required for a certain liquid to flow through a capillary of a certain diameter under constant pressure is proportional to the viscosity.

The cause of low blood viscosity values ​​can be seen in physiological low blood viscosity syndrome: this type is characterized by a decrease in blood viscosity that occurs in the normal physiological conditions of the human body.

Low blood viscosity has no significance unless accompanied by obvious abnormalities in routine blood tests. Generally speaking, low blood viscosity is related to hematocrit, especially a decrease in red blood cells. It may be caused by various types of anemia, increased blood volume caused by various reasons, etc. It may also occur during pregnancy or menstruation in women, and generally it is not a big problem.

Normal values ​​of plasma viscosity

Normal value of plasma viscosity: reference value: 229 (+-) 0.086 (mPa·s).

Instructions for testing plasma viscosity

Taboos before examination: The examinee is required to be in a quiet state and live and eat in a normal state. Avoid exercise and quit smoking. Do not eat too greasy or high-protein food and avoid drinking too much alcohol the day before the examination. The alcohol content in the blood will directly affect the test results. You should fast after 8 pm the day before the physical examination. Before sampling and inspection, it is allowed to suspend various medications to avoid affecting the test results.

Requirements during the examination: You should relax when drawing blood to avoid blood vessel contraction due to fear, which will increase the difficulty of blood collection. After blood is drawn, please stand up slowly to avoid falling (if you have a history of needle phobia, please inform the staff before blood collection). After blood is drawn, please press the needle hole until the bleeding stops.