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Sitting for long periods of time on long haul flights can easily lead to swelling and discomfort in the legs. The author shared that pain was significantly improved after wearing the $14 compression stockings, and explained that they help promote blood return and reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis.
While taking long distance flights, many passengers will experience problems like swollen feet and ankle discomfort. Author of Southern LivingMegan Meghan Overdeep shares her flying experience, saying that compression socks for less than $20 have become an easy way to improve the discomfort of long-haul flights.
Overdeep remembered that once when she was in transit at the airport, she looked down and saw that her feet were red and swollen, and her toes were like little sausages squeezed out of packaging. After getting off the plane, she got a shock which she could not ignore. She raised her legs as high as she could and started searching online for causes and solutions. She found that many suggestions pointed to compression socks, so she immediately purchased a pair of knee-high compression socks for $14.
Ofedip said that compression socks may not be a fashion item, but they have become an indispensable travel accessory for those when taking long-haul flights. After wearing it, she felt more comfortable in the cabin and was less likely to frequently change positions due to discomfort in her legs.
Compression stockings can provide additional support for passengers who sit in window or middle seats and have difficulty getting up and moving frequently.
The Mayo Clinic in the United States states that sitting for long periods of time with your feet on the floor can cause blood to pool in the legs, increasing pressure on the veins in the legs and causing swelling.
Additionally, sitting for long periods of time increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis. This condition occurs when blood clots in deep veins, usually in the legs, and although it doesn’t happen to every traveler, when it does it can cause serious health problems.
In addition to helping reduce leg swelling and discomfort, some experts also believe that wearing compression stockings may help reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis and allow passengers to return to a comfortable position more quickly after a flight, the report notes. However, compression stockings cannot completely replace other preventive measures.
