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A while back, we read an article on how to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. However, it was a bit technical. We wanted to simplify it.
Deep Vein Thrombosis(DVT) is a blood clot which can result in swelling, redness, or pain. On a plane, DVT may occur if your blood is not moving as it should…for example, if you are stuck in an airline seat for many hours and your blood isn’t moving as it should.
The simplest way to avoid DVT on an airplane is to keep your blood flowing. Get up and walk around every hour or so, if you can. There is also the option of compression stockings, which aid in the circulation of blood in the leg., but there is some disagreement of the helpfulness of this. If you have a broken leg and must travel, remember that you are at increased risk.
For most airline passengers, despite the danger, DVT is not going to happen. Just remember the following important piece of advice.
If you need to get up to stretch…do it.
Why should you suffer? Except when the fasten seatbelt sign is on, you have the freedom to get up. Just remember, keep out of the way if you are standing around stretching. People need to get by, especially the Flight Attendants.
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