Fibrinogen
Fibrinogen is the chief clottting factor in our bloodstream. Fibrinogen is an essential compound, because when we are bleeding, fibrinogen is used to form a blood clot to stop the bleeding. High levels of fibrinogen in the bloodstream, however, can increase the risk of clotting even in the absence of bleeding, which is not a good thing.
Excessive clotting of the blood can cause serious medical emergencies such as heart attacks, stroke, phlebitis, and pulmonary embolism.
Fibrinogen levels may rise as a result of any of the following:
- Significant injuries (fractures, extensive bruising, e.g.)
- Recent surgery
- Any inflammatory condition , since fibrinogen levels rise in the face of inflammation
- Serious infections
- Insulin resistance syndrome
- Birth control pills
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