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Whilst only a few passengers ever suffer from in-flight health problems, it's worth knowing what they are should you suffer any symptoms, for example, Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT and motion sickness. |
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Gatwick Health Risks When Flying ... |
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Most passengers who fly don't suffer with any in-flight health problems, however, for your peace of mind we have listed the most common forms of inflight health experienced.
There are also some tips on avoiding any health risks when flying:
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| Whilst most travellers are fit and well when they leave the aircraft after their flight a few might experience a few symptoms like DVT, jet lag, air sickness and cabin pressure changes that may affect their health and well being. |
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DVT / Deep Vein Thrombosis... |
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| About DVT? |
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| This is where blood clots deep in the veins develop in either the calves, thigh or pelvis. This is due to lack of exercise experienced by travellers, especially on long haul flights, so the blood circulation has become very sluggish and dehydrated. Or it has done so due to recent trauma such as abdominal surgery, heart disease or childbirth. |
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| Who is at risk from DVT? |
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- A past or family history DVT.
- Recent surgery, particularly abdominal or leg surgery, or injury to the knees or hips.
- Pregnancy or recently having had a baby.
- Cancer, in particular some cancer treatments.
- Circulation and heart problems.
- Obesity.
- People over 40 are at greater risk.
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| How To Avoid In-flight DVT? |
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- Drink lots of water to keep well hydrated, also avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks.
- Wear loose fitting clothes.
- Stretch through your flight to exercise the muscles in your lower legs and feet while sitting
- Do not place anything under the seat in front of you so you can move more easily.
- Try and walk about the cabin every 1-2hrs.
- If you can purchase and wear flight socks, which are graduated compression stockings
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| Symptoms of DVT? |
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DVT can be uncomfortable but it's not the biggest concern for travellers.
The biggest threat is the sequel to DVT where a piece of the blood clot, called a pulmonary embolus, breaks off and travels to the right side of the heart, causing heart problems or even heart attack.
What makes DVT dangerous in some cases is that there are no symptoms, however some passengers suffer the following: |
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- A moderate fever and feeling generally unwell.
- Aching or soreness in the calf.
- Swelling in the ankles or calf.
- Symptoms may not start for several days or even weeks.
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| If You Think You Have DVT? |
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If you think you have DVT consult a doctor immediately.
Or, if abroad contact your holiday rep. |
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Cabin pressure sickness is because the cabin pressure is much lower than we are use to at ground level.
It's this low pressure that means there's slightly less oxygen circulating in the cabin, plus the air is much dryer. These factors can cause several effects on passengers: |
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- With cabin pressure changing your ears may hurt during take-off or landing so try swallowing often by drinking or sucking a sweet or even chewing gum
- Take your preventative medicines before you fly and make sure they are packed in your hand luggage.
- Drinking alcohol has 2 to 3 times the effect of a drink at sea level.
- Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration and avoid or limit your alcohol and caffeine drink intake
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| Commonly motion sickness is felt by passengers, especially when turbulence is experienced on a fight. To try and avoid this try some of the following: |
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- Avoid alcohol 24hrs before flight
- Keep seat belt fastened during flight
- At check-in request a window seat
- Or request a seat over the wings
- Try some natural remedies for motion sickness:
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- Peppermint prevents vomiting and has antispasmodic properties
- Ginkgo Bilboa is found as being helpful for chronic dizziness and light-headedness
- Ginger extract helps prevent nausea
- Vitamin B6 can alleviate dizziness, which leads to nausea by promoting the normal function of the nervous system
- Magnesium reduces stomach acidity and stress
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- Consult your doctor about motion sickness if necessary.
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Medicines and Vaccinations |
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| If you are on special medication make sure you have taken your dosages before the flight and they are packed in your hand luggage. Also follow our advice: |
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- Inform the airline of any medical problems when booking your flight.
- Carry your required medicines with you in your hand luggage and take enough medicines to last longer than your trip in case you get delayed.
- Carry your notification and identification card if you suffer from diabetes or epilepsy, and include emergency contact details and the name and phone number of your doctor.
- Passengers with heart or breathing problems, take your preventative medicines before travel, and carry your medicines in your hand luggage.
- Make sure you have had the correct vaccinations for the place you are travelling to.
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Jet lag is normally experienced when the internal body clock being out of phase with the destination time and symptoms are normally fatigue.
Sleep patterns can be disrupted causing insomnia, however most people seem to recover within a few days. |
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- If you schedule permits try and move meals and sleep times 1-2hrs towards your destination time and rest well before the flight.
- Reset watches to destination time as soon as you have departed.
- Eat lightly and keep hydrated with water and fruit juices avoid alcohol.
- You can use caffeine drinks to help mask fatigue during the days after flying.
- Some people suffer from insomnia, try some of the herbal sleeping pills obtainable from your chemist, or consult your doctor if you require sleeping medication.
- Have an occasional nap during the day but limit them to about half an hour.
- Try the herb Ginseng, used for centuries to fight fatigue.
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| Do remember, only a few passenger ever suffer with any serious in-flight health problems, so on that note, we wish you a healthy and comfortable journey. |
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Another great resource for travel health tips and advice is TravelDoctor.co.uk >> |
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