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20 hour roadtrip with my family will this put me at risk for dvt or pulmonary embolism? no health risks, fam history or factors

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Precaution only: Just keep moving your legs even now and then, flex your foot up and down, just little things, and you'll be fine.

Answered 2/5/2019

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

DVT and travel.: One of the causes of DVT is venous stasis and this is due to prolonged immobility as can occur with long drives or flights. So a 20 hour road trip could potentially increase your risk of developing a DVT. Stopping every 2 to 3 hours to get up and walk and wearing support hose during the trip would also help to mitigate the chances of developing a DVT.

Answered 11/30/2018

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