The "May Day" holiday is coming, and many people will embark on a journey of visiting relatives and vacations, and starting a happy journey. However, during a long journey by coach, train or plane, there is one disease that may creep up on you and need the attention of travelers: deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs.

During long-distance travel, the venous blood flow in the legs is very slow when the passenger remains in a sedentary position for a long time. Especially in the economy class seat of the plane, due to the narrow space, the legs remain flexed for a long time and cannot move freely, which is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs. There is a clinical term to describe this phenomenon called "economy class syndrome".

How to prevent blood clots during long trips?

Similarly, whether it is taking the high-speed train or driving by yourself, as long as you sit still for a long time, you are prone to blood clots. Coupled with the inconvenience of going to the toilet during long-distance travel, many people even drink less water, which leads to blood concentration and is more likely to form blood clots in the veins of the lower limbs. Pulmonary embolism occurs when the blood clot falls off and travels to the lungs, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.

More activities during the journey to promote blood return.

Drink more water. On the one hand, it can reduce the blood concentration, and on the other hand, it can make oneself go to the toilet and avoid sitting still for a long time;

Do more activities, do more tiptoe or hooking movements (ankle pump exercise) to exercise the calf muscles and actively promote blood return;

Boost blood circulation by inflating and deflating with thrombosing stockings.

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