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(HealthDay News) -- A disorder called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in the body's deep veins, most often in the legs.
Your risk increases when you're confined to sitting for a long period without the benefit of exercise, such as on a long plane flight.
The American Council on Exercise offers these suggestions to help reduce the risk of DVT while you're on a long flight:
If your flight takes three hours or longer, get up and walk around at least once every 30 minutes.
While you're sitting, perform some simple leg, foot and ankle stretches and exercises.
Don't wear constricting clothing.
Nap in short bursts of no more than 30 minutes at a time.
Drink plenty of water, and limit alcohol and caffeine.
Take a brisk walk around the airport terminal if you have a layover.
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