-also known as Economy class syndrome
-it's is the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis in travellers
-Most commonly reported in people who have travelled long distances by aircraft and who are already at an increased risk of thrombosis
*deep vein thrombosis = deep venous thrombosis*
(DVT)
-is formation of blood clot(thrombus) in deep vein
-a form of thrombophlebitis (inflammation of a vein with clot formation)
-commonly affects the leg veins (such as the femoral vein or the popliteal vein) or the deep veins of the pelvis.
-can occur without symptoms, but in many cases the affected extremity will be painful, swollen, red, warm and the superficial veins may be engorged
-ost serious complication of a DVT is that the clot could dislodge and travel to the lungs, which is called a pulmonary embolism (PE)
-late complication of DVT is the post-phlebitic syndrome, which can manifest itself as edema, pain or discomfort and skin problems
(deep venous thrombosis,ileofemoral)
How to prevent DVT during your travel?
-Prevention consists of adequate hydration[2](drinking, abstaining from alcoholic beverages and caffeine), moving around and calf muscle exercises
-Any traveller with significant risk factors should seek medical advice and be considered for prophylaxis
-Aspirin is not recommended
- Severe risk for thrombosis can prompt a physician to prescribe injections with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), a form of prophylaxis already in common use in hospital patients
-wearing compression socks whilst traveling
(compression sock)
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