Dr. Brandon Macy
Podiatrist - Clark, NJ
1114 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
Airlines seem to be adding more seats on flights, limiting space and comfort for passengers. This makes it difficult for people to move around, reducing circulation and blood flow. For some, this immobility and pressure change can mean swollen feet. At the end of the flight, feet can swell to the point of not fitting into shoes, and/or causing numbness, unsteadiness, or pain.
To prevent edema (swelling) during long flights, here are a few things you can try:
We hope these tips can help you have a more enjoyable flight. Edema in the feet is not only uncomfortable, but painful for some as well. Most people do not have serious issues with edema during flights. Some will experience swelling, but it will subside as they land and pressure equalizes.
Those who have diabetes or may get blood clots need to be more vigilant about getting circulation during flights since they are at higher risk of edema. Have you experienced this before? Worried about edema on a future plane ride?
Make an appointment today at Clark Podiatry Center. Our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Brandon Macy will assess your feet and ankles to keep you walking. We are located in Clark, NJ and serve patients in all the surrounding Union County towns!
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1114 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066