DVT & Blood Clots on Long Flights
DVT & Blood Clots on Long Flights
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
Sitting still for many hours can raise the risk of a blood clot in the legs — deep vein thrombosis. This guide explains travel-related clots in plain language and the simple steps that lower the risk.
What DVT is and why long travel raises risk, who is more at risk, moving and hydrating in your seat, compression options, warning signs, and when to seek urgent care.
What's inside
- →What DVT is — clots explained simply
- →Why travel raises risk — sitting still
- →Who's more at risk — factors to know
- →Lowering the risk — move, hydrate, stretch
- →Compression & advice — ask your doctor
- →Warning signs — leg pain, breathlessness — seek urgent care
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about staying healthy while travelling — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor or travel clinic. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. See a doctor or travel-health clinic ideally 4–6 weeks before you travel for vaccinations, malaria prevention, and advice tailored to your destination and health, and check official sources such as your national travel-health service or the CDC. Carry adequate travel insurance. Seek medical care for serious or persistent symptoms while abroad; in an emergency, call the local emergency number or 911.