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	is a stocking for everybody on long journeys, it reduces the risk of thrombosis. Travel involves long periods of sitting. The result: the circulation slows down, and the blood's tendency to clot increases (risk of thrombosis). The risk of thrombosis also affects people with healthy veins.  has been specially developed for the reduction of traveller's thrombosis.  stockings are below knee elastic stockings of medical quality. Passengers with varicose veins behind the knee and in the thigh area should consider wearing a full length medical elastic stocking. Many people with varicose veins will already have full length stockings. Otherwise travelers are advised to consult their doctor or contact medi's Service Department.	Information about Traveller's Thrombosis Contra- indications Fact Sheet
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	Why might air travel result in some people suffering a Deep Vein Thrombosis?
	There are a number of factors in any form of long distance travel which are thought to predispose to a condition in the legs when a thrombosis may form: Immobility Passengers, particularly those not seated in aisle seats, may remain immobile for long periods of time. The return of blood from the legs to the heart is greatly slowed down. Dehydration Passengers who experience dehydration will have a reduced blood volume, the blood is thickened and more likely to clot. Dehydration can result from the very dry air in most jet aircraft, the consumption of alcohol and to a lesser extent coffee and from the of inadequate intake of water and non-alcoholic drinks. Reduced cabin pressure and oxygen levels in aircraft.
	What action can I take to reduce the chance of getting a thrombosis in the deep veins of my leg?
	compression stockings are the only clinically proven elastic stockings to have been shown to almost completely remove the risk of contracting a deep vein thrombosis on a long haul flight. Even when wearing  stockings it is important to exercise your legs during the flight. If you are in an aisle seat and circumstances permit then walk up and down. If you are unable to get out of your seat you should exercise your legs by alternately raising your heels and pressing down on your toes and then raising your toes and pressing down on your heels. Set yourself the task to do this 25 times every half hour. It is better not to fall asleep in a cramped position for hours at a time. If you take an alcoholic drink you should also consume at least twice the volume of water or fruit juice. Likewise if you drink coffee you should also consume water.
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	We offer you a check list compiled by Mr. John Scurr FRCS, which you should take into consideration before and while traveling by airplane:
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