Why can long trips kill you after you get home?

The journey that lasts more than 4 hours has doubled the risk of deep ventrosis, regardless of what it is traveling through. However, some studies indicate that the danger is four times higher on the plane.

Deep veins are accompanied by long flights, but other forms of travel that require multiple landings and can cause pulmonary embole. They are also called economic class syndrome, as the space of the feet is narrow

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The deep trombosis of veins is due to no long-term activity during the journey, resulting in the building of blood on foot. The danger is higher when you travel by plane.

“in narrow spaces and because of no activity, the problem is the lack of oxygen in the aircraft cabin, dehydranation, reduced pressure in the cabin, which causes liquids to accumulate on the feet causing swelling”, said Sarah Brewster, director of the Healthspan company.

It adds that a journey that lasts more than 4 hours doubles the risk of deep ventral clots, regardless of what they travel. However, some studies indicate that this danger is four times higher when traveling by plane. Longer flights carry the highest risk.

It is advisable to wear compressive socks on long flights, similar to those taken to hospital before surgery. They reduce the possibility of deep ventrosis. Such socks can be purchased in specialised stores, often at” airport, Brewer said.

By applying mild pressure, especially in the key area, compressive socks help keep the blood flow better. Pressure combined with the beginning of the legs stimulates the movement of blood from the veins of the surface to deep veins and heart. This reduces the risk of clotting blood into the deep veins of the leg, which can be deadly if the clot ends up in the lungs.