Causes of Pulmonary Embolism
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Long Journeys
Every now and then we might need to need to go on a long journey to elsewhere. This will often mean spending a lot of time sitting in a seat on a bus, car, or plane. This can also lead to blood clots as blood does not flow through the legs as well as it otherwise would do. This means that people that travel a lot are more prone to pulmonary embolisms.
If you are going on a long flight. Make sure to stand every now and then and try and walk up and down the aisle to get the blood flowing in your legs. Try and make the most of any breaks you get on bus journeys, and ask the driver to stop occasionally when you are traveling by car.
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