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Summary of article:
- Main point one:Wearing tight pants on a plane can affect blood circulation and increase the risk of blood clots.
- Point 2:Too tight underwear and tight jeans can cause burning during running.
- Key point three:Experts recommend switching to compression stockings or medical-grade compression pants on long-haul flights.
When flying, travelers often choose to wear leggings, tight jeans, and other clothing for comfort and convenience. However, experts have warned that these seemingly convenient garments can increase the risk of blood clots and could even cause severe burns in the event of a plane fire.
Hugh, a vascular specialist at Metro Vein Centers in the United States. Hugh Pabareau said in an interview with the Huffington Post that clothes worn on flights can significantly affect blood circulation and it is not recommended to wear clothes that are too tight.
He explained that clothing that restricts movement, such as overly tight underpants and narrow-cut jeans, will reduce the ability of blood to flow in and out of the legs. Additionally, sitting for long periods of time, especially on airplanes, can easily cause blood to pool in the legs, increasing the risk of blood clots.
Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, which can cause serious health problems. Pabalu also said that wearing clothes that are too tight can also cause compartment syndrome or lateral femoral cutaneous nerve compression syndrome (meralgia paresthetica), which can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling and severe pain in the legs.
They stressed that not all underwear is created equal, but travelers are still advised to avoid wearing underwear or jeans that are too tight, especially those that bunch tightly at the waist, thighs and ankles.
In addition to blood circulation problems, aviation expert Christine. Christine Negroni also warned that wearing underwear on a plane could pose a safety risk.
Negroni explains that the problem lies in the material of the underwear. This type of clothing usually fits tightly to the body and is often made of synthetic fibers derived from petroleum products. In the event of a fire on an aircraft, this could cause more serious damage.
He said there is still a chance of survival in most aviation accidents, such as emergency landings. In this type of situation, the greatest danger is not necessarily the impact, but the damage caused to the structure of the aircraft and the fire caused by the fuel in the aircraft.
He said clothing that sticks to the skin is not ideal in the event of a fire as the high temperatures could cause the clothing to melt and stick to the skin, or cause severe burns that could impair the passenger’s ability to exit the cabin.
Negroni said the passengers could still have been affected by the fire if they had not lost the ability to escape due to the impact. Therefore, even though the chances of aviation accidents are low, travelers should still keep safety factors in mind when choosing clothes for flights.
Experts point out that normal daily wear underwear may not be suitable for long-haul flights, but compression stockings or compression pants with medical functions may be better choices.
Peter., a vascular surgeon at the Center for Vein Restoration in the United States. Dr. Peter J. Medical-grade compression stockings can help offset the effects of the decompressed cabin environment, prevent leg swelling and relieve calf muscle pain, Pappas said.
He explained that research data shows that patients with varicose veins may be less likely to develop deep vein thrombosis if they wear compression stockings during long-haul flights.
