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Can you fly with a sprained ankle
A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Phil Chenanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Depends: It depend on the severity of the injury, but you could ask your doctor.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
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.
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
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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5.1k viewsReviewed Dec 31, 2022
Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered
40 years experience
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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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Possibly..: Long walks in the airport can worsen the inflammation by straining the joint
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955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
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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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Michelle Achoranswered
Podiatry 18 years experience
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
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Robert Bandykanswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
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
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3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Scott Keithanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
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
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1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jan Szatkowskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
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.
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4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Depends: How long ago was it, how did it occur, how bad was it.
Usually it will respond to rest, ice, compression, elevation.
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4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Depends: If you can not walk on it and there is a huge amount of swelling then yes it should be seen ASAP
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3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Obermananswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
Consult with Dr.: Depending on severity and stage of healing, physician will be able to advise best.
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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