Charter Flights – How You Can Avoid Deep-Vein Thrombosis

by Dorothy Yamich

What causes deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and how serious can this in-flight medical condition be for air travelers?

Deep vein thrombosis can occur when a blood clot forms in the lower leg. If the clot breaks off, it could travel to the lungs which can then be fatal. If symptoms develop such as pain, redness and swelling in a leg, you should seek medical help immediately.

What can contribute to the above symptoms?

DVT can occur in your lower legs anytime you are sitting in one position for a long time without moving. Some research shows that you are at three times the risk of developing this serious medical condition when you fly. Driving, traveling by bus or train, or even sitting in your favorite easy chair at home can also cause it.

How can air passengers prevent this life-threatening condition from happening?

You can help prevent this condition by increasing circulation in your legs. Many experts suggest wearing loose clothing and avoiding tight fitting pants or stockings, movie and exercise your legs frequently when sitting, changing your sitting position often, not sitting with you legs crossed, walking up and down the aisle every half-hour or so and drinking lots of water so you do not become dehydrated.

Obesity, as well as the use of oral contraceptives can increase the risk.

If you think you may be predisposed to any of the above risks, especially swelling of your legs and feet, you might want to book an aisle seat to give you a little more room to move and enable you to get up and walk around anytime without bothering your fellow passengers.

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