DVT: Don't Ignore Swollen Legs After Flights

Ignoring a swollen leg after a flight is a massive mistake. That deep ache in your calf could

be a blood clot called a DVT. It happens when you sit too long and blood stagnates.

If that clot breaks loose, it travels straight to your lungs, blocking airflow,

which can be fatal. Look for one leg being bigger, redder, or hotter than the

other. Doctors actually measure the size difference between your calves to diagnose

it. If you catch it early, blood thinners can fix it,

but waiting too long turns a leg cramp into a life-threatening emergency.