Recently,Three people in Dongguan died of economy class syndrome when they returned to workOn the hot search of Weibo topics,"Economy Class Syndrome".It has attracted widespread attention.
Staggered long-distance travel, as soon as you get off the plane, something is wrong!
Recently, 46-year-old Mr. Zhang (pseudonym) took advantage of the post-holiday staggering peak to arrange for his family to go on vacation to Europe, although the itinerary was very tight and hard, and it was neededAfter a long flight of more than ten hours, but the whole family had a great time.
Not long after getting off the plane and returning home, Mr. Zhang noticed that his left leg was inexplicably swollen, and he thought it was just too tired and just rested, but he didn't take it seriously. Unexpectedly, when he woke up the next day, the swelling was even more serious, and it was even a little difficult to walk, so Mr. Zhang hurriedly cameZhejiang Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital).After visiting, the deputy chief physician of the vascular surgery outpatient clinic, Fang Dilong, was clearly diagnosed by relevant examinationsDeep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremityFormation.
Director Fang told Mr. Zhang that he had the typical economy class syndrome, Mr. ZhangIt is nearly 1.9 meters tall, so experienced a long flight,Sitting for long periods of time in small spacesIt is more likely to trigger "economy class syndrome". Fortunately, it was detected in time, and it can be improved with only medication**.
What is Economy Class Syndrome?
Economy Class Syndrome, also known as:"Economy Class Passenger Syndrome".or"Deep vein thrombosis"., is due toSitting in a cramped economy class seat for a long time leads to poor blood circulation and easy blood clots, which in turn can lead to a range of health problems, such as:Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolismIf not dealt with in time, serious cases may be life-threatening.
Figure |Deputy Chief Physician Fang Dilong's daily surgery.
The causes of economy class syndrome are:
Sedentary for long periods of time:Economy Class seats are limited, and passengers stay in the same position for long periods of time during the flight, which can easily lead to poor blood circulation.
Inadequate water intake:During the flight, due to the dry air in the cabin, passengers are prone to feel thirsty, and if they do not replenish water in time, it is easy to increase blood viscosity and form blood clots.
Lack of exercise:During the flight, passengers often lack sufficient exercise due to space constraints and fatigue, which further exacerbates the problem of poor blood circulation.
How to Prevent Economy Class Syndrome?
01.Increase water intake
During the flight, it is important to maintain adequate water intake to reduce blood viscosity and reduce the formation of blood clots.
02.Be active in moderation
Despite the limited space, people can still do moderate activities by stretching their limbs and changing their sitting position to improve blood circulation.
03.Comfortable to wear
Choose loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and shoes to reduce the discomfort of prolonged sitting.
04.Use compression stockings
During the flight, medical compression stockings can be worn to increase the contraction of leg muscles and promote blood circulation.
05.Get up and move regularly
During the flight, you can get up and move at regular intervals, such as going to the bathroom, stretching, etc., to relieve the fatigue and discomfort caused by sitting for a long time.
Deputy Chief Physician Fang Dilong remindedEconomy Class Syndrome is a health risk that should not be ignored. In long-distance travel, everyone should pay attention to measures such as increasing water intake, moderate activity, wearing loose and comfortable, and using compression stockings to actively prevent the occurrence of "economy class syndrome", so as to better enjoy the fun of travel.
On a long journey, during or after a flight, if presentSwelling, pain in the legsand other symptoms, you should seek medical attention in time to rule out health risks such as deep vein thrombosis.
If you are diagnosed with economy class syndrome, you should strictly follow your doctor's advice and accept itDrug**, physical**etc. to promote**.
Reporter: Xu Ran.
Correspondent: Zhang Chi and Fang Dilong.