Hi, 6 months ago I had a blood clot in a superficial vein I'm my right calf. I will flight to Europe in a week. Is it safe to fligh? Thank you for your help: Sophie
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Flighing with superficial vein blood clot
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Yes you can fly to Europe.
please make sure that you get up and walk around the cabin a couple of times during your flight.
unless you have a existing medical condition / genetic defect predisposing you to blood clots, you do not need special treatment.
Superficial vein clots usually happen at the site of an IV line or trauma etc The only time it increases your risk if it happened with any etiology in which case your doctor should have done further investigation.
please make sure that you get up and walk around the cabin a couple of times during your flight.
unless you have a existing medical condition / genetic defect predisposing you to blood clots, you do not need special treatment.
Superficial vein clots usually happen at the site of an IV line or trauma etc The only time it increases your risk if it happened with any etiology in which case your doctor should have done further investigation.
The answer is YES. But:
1. Get some open toe knee level compression stockings for both legs. Measure your ankle circumference. Call 877.525.7224 (stocking company) and order a pair of knee level open toe compression stockings. The size is dependent on your ankle circumference, so give it to them and ask for a 30-40 mmHg pressure gradient. Wear it during the flight. You can get lesser compression stockings in drug stores if pressed in time.
2. Get up and walk the isle up and down every 2 hours. While sitting, move your feet up and down like marking a beat at leasdt once an hour for 1-2 minutes. This is mainly if you fly coach or economy class.
3. Be well hydrated and do not drink coffee or alcoholic beverages. They may dehydrate you. Drink water, juices or soda beverages.
4. My question is why at age 39 you came down with superficial phlebitis. do you take female hormones? where you pregnant? Do you have varicose veins? Had any leg trauma? If none of the above, I would check you clorring mechanisms and see if you have a clotting problem. If yes, your family should be checked too. Log in to http://www.gorenveincenter.com/blog/ and scroll down to read more about "economy class" syndrome. You will read a much detailed information on the subject. Have great trip!!
1. Get some open toe knee level compression stockings for both legs. Measure your ankle circumference. Call 877.525.7224 (stocking company) and order a pair of knee level open toe compression stockings. The size is dependent on your ankle circumference, so give it to them and ask for a 30-40 mmHg pressure gradient. Wear it during the flight. You can get lesser compression stockings in drug stores if pressed in time.
2. Get up and walk the isle up and down every 2 hours. While sitting, move your feet up and down like marking a beat at leasdt once an hour for 1-2 minutes. This is mainly if you fly coach or economy class.
3. Be well hydrated and do not drink coffee or alcoholic beverages. They may dehydrate you. Drink water, juices or soda beverages.
4. My question is why at age 39 you came down with superficial phlebitis. do you take female hormones? where you pregnant? Do you have varicose veins? Had any leg trauma? If none of the above, I would check you clorring mechanisms and see if you have a clotting problem. If yes, your family should be checked too. Log in to http://www.gorenveincenter.com/blog/ and scroll down to read more about "economy class" syndrome. You will read a much detailed information on the subject. Have great trip!!