During the peak period of rework after the Spring Festival holiday, three people died of acute pulmonary embolism caused by a long time in Dongguan City. Doctors note that this condition is often referred to as "economy class syndrome."
All three patients were reported to have developed the disease while returning to their workplaces after a long bus ride after the Chinese New Year holiday. Due to prolonged sitting and lack of activity, the return of blood in the veins of their lower extremities is blocked, forming blood clots. When these blood clots travel with the blood to the lungs, they block the pulmonary arteries, causing an acute pulmonary embolism.
The term "economy class syndrome" originated from a case of venous thrombosis of the lower extremities caused by prolonged sitting in an economy class passenger during air travel. However, with the development of modern society, the occurrence of this disease is no longer limited to air travel. Long-distance travel methods such as long-distance buses and trains can cause the disease.
Experts remind the general public to pay attention to the proper movement of the lower limbs when sitting in the car for a long time, and avoid maintaining the same posture for a long time. If you have symptoms such as swelling and pain in the lower limbs, you should seek medical attention in time. In addition, people with high-risk factors for thrombosis, such as obesity, long-term bed rest, chronic venous insufficiency, etc., should pay more attention to prevention.
Acute pulmonary embolism (AFP) is a serious condition with an acute onset and rapid progression, which can lead to death if left untimely**. Therefore, patients with suspected symptoms should seek medical attention as soon as possible for diagnosis and**.
To prevent "economy class syndrome", we can take the following measures:
1.Move your lower limbs regularly: Get up and move your lower limbs every once in a while to promote blood circulation in your lower limbs.
2.Drink water: Maintaining adequate water intake can reduce blood viscosity and reduce the risk of blood clots.
3.Avoid staying in the same position for long periods of time: Try to avoid staying in the same position for long periods of time, such as sitting or standing for long periods of time.
4.Wear loose-fitting clothing: Wearing loose-fitting clothing can reduce pressure on blood vessels and reduce the risk of blood clots.
5.Healthy eating: Maintain a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and reduce the intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods.
6.Seek medical attention in time: If you have symptoms such as swelling and pain in your lower limbs, you should seek medical attention in time.
Through the implementation of the above measures and the improvement of prevention awareness, we can effectively reduce the occurrence of "economy class syndrome". At the same time, we should also pay attention to the people around us and remind them to pay attention to the prevention of this disease.
Let's call together, pay attention to physical health, start from the details, prevent "economy class syndrome", and make our lives healthier and better!