What is Travel Related DVT?
A Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a clotting of the blood in any of the deep veins – usually in the calf. If a clot develops, it usually makes its presence known by an intense pain in the affected calf. Medical attention should be sought immediately if this occurs, especially after a long journey. In some cases this can be fatal, if the clot breaks off and makes its way to the lungs where it can then affect the lung’s ability to take in oxygen. A DVT can occur some days or even weeks after a trip. Most cases have at least 3 predisposing risk factors – the risk increases as risk factors increase.
