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Suggest Treatment For Leg Pain Caused After Air Travel

Hi i suffered leg cramps after a Flight of 4 hours in June they lasted for a couple of weeks and my Calves are still tender.i am flying out this evening for a Two hour flight i took Aspirin for Two days and again today is there anything else i should do to Prevent them.
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have leg pain caused after air travel . Well muscle cramps may develop after a long flight, particularly after sitting in one position for a long time. These cramps may resolve once you are up and walking. Gentle stretching or massage may also decrease discomfort caused by muscle cramps. I would suggest you to keep your legs in hot water tub with espom salt in it . In some cases there develop blood clot in legs also known as DVT , which is serious condition . In that case consult cardiologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Leg Pain Caused After Air Travel

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have leg pain caused after air travel . Well muscle cramps may develop after a long flight, particularly after sitting in one position for a long time. These cramps may resolve once you are up and walking. Gentle stretching or massage may also decrease discomfort caused by muscle cramps. I would suggest you to keep your legs in hot water tub with espom salt in it . In some cases there develop blood clot in legs also known as DVT , which is serious condition . In that case consult cardiologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari