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People who take air flights when they travel on vacations and holidays could be at risk of developing a severe medical problem called DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, which can be life threatening. The following info will cover travel tips on how to prevent this problem from becoming into a serious medical condition when you travel on airline flights.

Commercial air flights tend to cause airline passengers’ blood to thicken and slow down, especially in their lower legs, which can increase the possibility of getting blood clots. The longer the flight, the greater the health risk. DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is caused by a blood clot forming in one of the legs. This is a serious medical emergency. If this dangerous blood clot breaks off, it may migrate to the lungs which can be fatal.

A common misconception is that younger, stronger, and physically fit athletes are less likely to develop deep vein thrombosis. Recent research shows that many people with a slower at rest blood flow, such as athletes, are in reality more at risk than the general population. People that have a history of swollen legs can also be at risk. Other people who are at risk are those that have, or have had, a serious health condition such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. Women that are pregnant, or on birth control pills or on hormone replacement therapy, tend to be more prone to deep vein thrombosis. Obesity may also be a factor.

There are two sets of symptoms that relate to deep vein thrombosis that you should be aware of. The milder set of symptoms may start to show during your flight or within the next few days. These symptoms are tenderness, redness, swelling, or cramps in one of your lower legs. Some bruising or swelling can also appear behind one of your knees. The most severe second set of symptoms generally appear two or more days after a blood clot has been formed. These symptoms can include fainting, shortness of breath, painful or rapid breathing, chest pains that can be accompanied by pain in one shoulder, coughing up blood, and fever.

What can contribute to these specific symptoms?

Deep vein thrombosis can occur in your lower legs anytime you are sitting in one position for a long time without moving your legs and feet. Some research shows that you are at three times the risk of developing this very 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 you, as an airline passenger, lessen or prevent this life-threatening condition from happening?

You can help prevent deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, from developing by increasing circulation in your legs. If you are predisposed to any of the above risks you may want to book an aisle seat to give you more room to move and allow you to get up and walk around anytime without disturbing the other passengers.

Some experts suggest you wear loose clothing and avoid wearing tightly fitting slacks and elastic support stockings or socks; move and exercise your legs frequently while sitting; change your sitting position often; not sitting with you legs crossed; walk up and down the aisle every half-hour or so, and drink a sports drink such as Gatorade so you do not become dehydrated.

It is very common for deep vein thrombosis to be misdiagnosed which can be fatal. If you develop any of the above mentioned symptoms you must seek medical help immediately. Inform the physician who is treating you that have just flown recently and you think that it is a blood clot. If the doctor doesn’t think it is deep vein thrombosis, ask him or her to order an ultrasound of your leg to be sure. If you are experiencing chest problems insist that he do a simple and painless blood oxygen measurement on your finger. It takes only a few minutes and will prevent a serious misdiagnosis of your condition.

AirHealth is an excellent, non-profit organization that is dedicated to your health when you travel on commercial air flights. There is a lot of valuable up to date info and research on their site about deep vein thrombosis that could save your life. They also have a free wallet-sized flyer you can download and take with you when you fly. It’s available in three languages, English, French, and Spanish.

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