Tips to Avoid Blood Clots While Traveling
While blood clots may seem like something only suffered by individuals who aren’t in the best of shape, did you know that anyone can get a blood clot simply by sitting too long? Blood clots, also called deep vein thrombosis, can form during long periods of immobilization such as during an international flight. They most commonly occur in the thighs and lower legs. Blood clots can be dangerous because they can break off, travel to the lungs, and block blood flow which is known as a pulmonary embolism, if this occurs it is a life threatening situation.
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