Can you fly with a sprained ankle

Question 1

Can you fly with a sprained ankle?

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Depends: It depend on the severity of the injury, but you could ask your doctor.

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Sprain ankle: Yes you can. The problem with flying is that your leg can be dependent or hanging down for a long time. This can increase swelling and stiffness.

Question 2

Is it safe to fly with a sprained ankle?

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Relatively: I certainly would not say it is dangerous to fly with a sprained ankle. However, if it is a bad sprain, being up for several hours on it in the airpo... Read More

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Fly with sprain: Flying with sprain is safe but. Be aware you are likely to get more swelling and possible dvt. Make sure to have compression bandage on it!

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Possibly..: Long walks in the airport can worsen the inflammation by straining the joint

Question 3

Can flying with a sprained ankle cause a blood clot?

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Blood clots : Are generally caused by inactivity or lack of movement. Swelling could contribute or increase risk. So can obesity, taking oral contraception, smoking... Read More

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Yes.: Yes, particularly if you are immobilized in a cast or other device. It is good to get up and walk during flights and do heel pumps while seated to he... Read More

Question 4

Hi there, i have a sprained ankle which has now spread up into my calf muscle im in a lot of pain, im due to fly 10 hrs tomorrow home, ok to fly?

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Not really: the symptoms you are having are similar to a blood clot you may want to go to an immediate care facility to check it out since flying with increase in... Read More

Question 5

Hi, flying long haul 3 flights (5, 14 & 3 hrs each) journey 4 weeks after ankle sprain. am mobile, minimal swelling, allergic to aspirin. dvt risk?

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Take precautions..: There is always a risk, even for people without an ankle sprain. Try to keep mobile, even on the plane. Walk, or at least stand, multiple times per fl... Read More

Question 6

Can my sprained ankle be broken?

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Possibly: A sprained ankle may initially have negative x-rays. With continued pain and swelling without improvement, an MRI might show a non displaced fracture.

Question 7

How can i help my sprained ankle?

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Depends: How long ago was it, how did it occur, how bad was it. Usually it will respond to rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 8

Is a sprained ankle an emergency?

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Depends: If you can not walk on it and there is a huge amount of swelling then yes it should be seen ASAP

Question 9

Sprained ankle, how do i exercise?

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Consult with Dr.: Depending on severity and stage of healing, physician will be able to advise best.

Question 10

What makes a sprained ankle better?

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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Can you fly with a sprained ankle