How to prevent leg swelling and blood clots on a long-haul flight to the Maldives?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
Put on compression stockings/socks before boarding, take a sachet of Detralex (venotonic) 30 minutes before the flight, get up and walk every 2 hours, and drink plenty of water.
What the community said
One traveler always puts on compression socks right on the plane or before boarding, and drinks one sachet of liquid Detralex (a venotonic) 30 minutes before departure — says her legs feel great afterward.
16 days ago Detralex sachet, compression socks
Another traveler noted her phlebologist specifically recommended full compression stockings (not knee-highs), but they're hard to put on alone — after vein surgery (EVLA) in April, she could only manage it with a special donning device.
16 days ago Compression stocking donning device
Advice from a phlebologist consulted the day before: compression stockings or knee-highs are a must, get up and walk for 10-15 minutes every 2 hours during the flight, and drink water regularly.
17 days ago