Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you fly with a sprained ankle?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends: It depend on the severity of the injury, but you could ask your doctor.
Answered 3/14/2017
4.9k views
Thank
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.
Answered 5/18/2017
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
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?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My ankle is sprained, i followed some treatment x 4 days, and i need to fly out tomorrow (2hr flight) my foot is swollen and veiny should I fly at all?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Badly sprained foot 3 days ago. have to fly 5.5 hours tomorrow. Afraid of DVT. Should I fly?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My daughter sprained her ankle and is flying to USA in morning for holiday - should she wear support bandage or what else should she do on the flight ?
I sprained my ankle and currently due to fly back to south africa tomorrow evening. I cannot put any weight on it. Is it safe to fly?
Can flying with a sprained ankle cause a blood clot?
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?
Hurt my ankle 3 weeks ago, told it was just a sprain but no xray, Im still in pain, its still swollen & bruised. Wondering whether its safe to fly?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
