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Leg and foot swelling during air travel is common. It’s usually harmless. The most likely reason for it is sitting for a long time without moving during a flight.<\/p>\n

Sitting with the feet on the floor for a long time causes blood to pool in the leg veins. The position of the legs while seated also increases pressure in the leg veins. This plays a role in swelling by causing fluid to leave the blood and move into the surrounding soft tissues.<\/p>\n

A dangerous blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) sometimes causes leg swelling. But the risk of getting DVT<\/abbr> on an airplane is very low for healthy people, especially on flights that last under four hours. In general, the chance of getting DVT<\/abbr> starts to rise on flights over 12 hours.<\/p>\n

You can reduce foot and leg swelling, and lower your risk of blood clots, by wearing compression stockings on a long flight. The stockings apply pressure to the lower legs.<\/p>\n

If you notice swelling in one leg that doesn’t go away or starts within two weeks of a long flight, get a health care checkup right away. The swelling might be a symptom of DVT<\/abbr> or another condition that needs treatment. If you have a higher risk of blood clots, talk with a member of your health care team before you fly.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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