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I am curious if diagnosised with a blood clot in leg, can i still fly?

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Dr. Robert Odell answered

Specializes in Pain Management

If anticoagulated: You may do anything your doctor permits when under anticoagulation. My feeling is that flying is ok, since clot formaiton (which has a higher likelihood when sitting for a long time) is being inhibited by the anticoagulation. Other doctors may feel otherwise, however, and you should check with your own medical provider.

Answered 7/21/2018

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