To prevent thrombosis of the veins of the lower extremities, you need to wear compression stockings during flights, stretch your legs and drink more water in the heat.
During the holidays, the risk of thrombosis on the plane increases, especially for those who fly for more than four hours, the specialist notes. To prevent this, it is worth stretching your legs at least every hour.
“Rise on tiptoe and lower yourself so that the calves work: they pump blood like a pump,” the doctor explained. Another danger is hot weather.
Dehydration causes the blood to thicken, which can lead to blood clots. Therefore, the specialist advises drinking more fluids.
“There is no need to fill up, but in the heat, it is better to drink from 1.5 to 2.5 liters per day,” the doctor clarifies.
The expert emphasizes that heredity plays a significant role. If there were cases of thrombosis in the family, then the person needs to carefully monitor his health.