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How To Deal With Esophageal Varices While Flying?
Question: I have varices can I fly
Brief Answer:
How long is your flight?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
Definitely, you can fly. During the flight, stand up regularly to stretch and make sure the blood circulation is good. Sitting for long increases blood pooling and the risk of a blood clot forming. If it is a short flight, then there are no reasons to get worried.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
How long is your flight?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
Definitely, you can fly. During the flight, stand up regularly to stretch and make sure the blood circulation is good. Sitting for long increases blood pooling and the risk of a blood clot forming. If it is a short flight, then there are no reasons to get worried.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I do not have varicose veins. I have Esophageal Varices, which are enlarged veins in the esophagus. The flight is 5 hours.
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can fly!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Am sorry i mistakenly considered this varicose veins of the lower limbs as they are the most common. Yes, you can fly with these varices. However, remember to take you medications as directed and even during this flight. The greatest fear is that nothing happens while flying as there are no sophisticated services that would be able to come to your aid immediately.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Yes, you can fly!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Am sorry i mistakenly considered this varicose veins of the lower limbs as they are the most common. Yes, you can fly with these varices. However, remember to take you medications as directed and even during this flight. The greatest fear is that nothing happens while flying as there are no sophisticated services that would be able to come to your aid immediately.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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