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Why Does Foot Swelling Occur While Flying?
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Blood pools in the veins of the legs when one sits with their feet on the floor for an extended period of time.
Blood pools in the veins of the legs when one sits with their feet on the floor for an extended period of time.
It is common for a person’s ankles to swell while flying. Often this is harmless and goes away on its own.
This article was originally published here J Vasc Bras. 2021 May 10;20:e20200164.