Deep vein thrombosis
I have just had a DVT (Deep vein thrombosis).This was not as a result of flying(last trip was May).For those who have not experienced one here is what happened.I found my lower leg and ankle swollen and had a pain in the groin ,I left it for 24 hours when my younger daughter who works in a surgery new what the symtoms were and rushed me of to A&E where they confirmed a DVT .had a blood sample taken which confirmed it and was given a injection in the stomach to thin my blood.Went back next day and had a ultrasound scan which saw that there was a clot in my groin in the femoral artery .I am on blood thinning meds for the next 6 months ,blood tests will check on the clots dispersal.I fly on Tuesday back to Thailand !!Have to wear compression stockings and walk around frequently!Hope this will be of interest for those who have not experienced one!One in a thousand will get one!