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During Your Flight

2. How to prevent the “economy class syndrome”

Keep hydrated	Keep moving	Wear graduated support stockings designed for travel
Drink water and fruit juice - avoid caffeine (tea, coffee, fizzy drinks with caffeine)	Wiggle your toes and feet; move around when able to, contract and relax various muscle groups, especially those of the calves which will help stimulating the blood flow in your legs.	These garments increase the flow of blood in the veins and reduce the risk of clots – some of the sites that offer support stockings are;   www.travelsafesocks.com www.economyclasssyndrome.net www.mediuk.co.uk

2. The “Economy Class Syndrome” (Thromboembolic Disease)

Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot (thrombosis) that forms in the deep vein system of the lower leg--usually between the ankle and the upper calf. It is taken analogous with the term The Economy Class Syndrome on the theory that close seats cause a person to bend his knees which slow the flow of blood in the legs enough to cause clots to form. Despite, the fact that the results of recent studies suggest that the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or 'Economy Class Syndrome' during a long-haul flight is extremely small, ýt is advisable to rely with the below guidelines in order to avoid any disappointment as a result of developing an embolism during the flight..