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Department of Health Do's and Don 5/6
■ Prolonged immobility on long
journeys, whether by plane, train or
car, can lead to "deep vein
thrombosis" (a blood clot in the leg).
Move your feet around, or get up and
walk around regularly if you can. And
avoid dehydration - take regular non-
alcoholic drinks.
If you are a smoker, are overweight,
pregnant, or taking an oral
contraceptive, have recently been in
hospital or suffer from conditions
such as heart disease or cancer, you
mau be at increased risk. Ask your
doctor for advice.
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