My father has had blood clots and is still high-risk to getting more. He has had no issues with flying while he has had blood clots. His has been in his legs, and all he said to do was wiggle your toes. If it is a longer flight, be sure to get up and move around when you can. The longer you sit, the worse it is.
Blood clots canoccur in any situation where immobility is an issue, and is not just limited to airline flight. There are several things you can do to prevent these from occurring in the future:
If you have a history of blood clots, you may currently be under treatment with medications like coumadin (warfarin) to prevent other clots from forming. If you are not on those medications, you may consider taking Aspirin before the flight (providing you have no other reasons you could not take this med).
Finally, seeing as the venous stasis (blood not moving in your legs) is the cause of the blood forming clots; Move your legs. Flexing, extending, stretching, moving... your feet forces the blood back out of the lower legs back into circulation.
usually about 3-4 days......that's what happened to me.
Is it safe to fly with a blood clot
cellulitis
A blood clot in the leg occurs within a large vein in the leg causing blood flow to be blocked. If you are experiencing pain in your leg and notice that it is swelling or becoming red, then you have a blood clot. If you notice these symptoms, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Leaving a clot untreated could cause
Impedes blood flow to & from leg ... so you might lose that leg. Also, if the clot breaks loose it can interfere with systemic or pulmonary circulation - in which case you might die.
Yes
Highly unlikely you will suffer a blood clot.
No, because blood clots travel but you should look at a more professional website for that.
Swelling can be caused by a blood clot, best to go to the doc...
Clots that form or get lodged in major veins (usually in the leg, arms or pelvis) are ... If you suspect you have a blood clot, it's important to contact your doctor immediately.
could be cellulitus, or a blood clot in the leg
heparin/low molecular weight heparin
call a doctor or get to the hospital fast
I had already been in the hospital for a blood clot on the same leg after knee surgery. My calf is realy hurting as if I had really worked it out too hard. Before my leg swole up from the knee down.