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Is Flying Safe While Suffering From A Haematoma On The Leg?
I have a lower leg haematoma resulting from a fall 2.5 weeks ago. It has reduced in size, though stayed the same now for a few days. No longer painful, but I have to admit haven t been icing at all - and probably not elevating enough. Can I fly tomorrow - 2 hr flight home?
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
Hi and welcome to HCM.
You can fly safely unless there are associated conditions such as coagulopathy, heart failure, infection of hematoma or deep vein thrombosis. You can apply elastic bandage, and try to avoid sudden stretching of legs or repeated hit to the involved area. This is short flight and there should be no problems with your issue.
Thanks for the query. Regards
You can fly safely unless there are associated conditions such as coagulopathy, heart failure, infection of hematoma or deep vein thrombosis. You can apply elastic bandage, and try to avoid sudden stretching of legs or repeated hit to the involved area. This is short flight and there should be no problems with your issue.
Thanks for the query. Regards
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