Tips To Prevent Swollen Feet During The Journey Due To Sitting Long

Illustration of swollen feet (Freepic)

JAKARTA - When traveling or traveling, a person usually uses transportation, either by air or by land. When in transportation, the situation forces to sit within a certain period of time to reach its destination.

Sitting for too long on the way makes the risk of swelling in the legs increase. Especially in people with advanced age the risk of swollen feet getting higher.

"One of the risks of a long journey for people who sit for too long is swelling in the legs," said BSD's Internal Medicine Specialist & Travel Health Expert Eka Hospital, dr. Rudy Kurniawan, in the Serpong area, Tangerang, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

"This is especially for the elderly. Riding a plane for four hours, right until his feet are swollen," he added.

The swelling of the legs after a long trip occurs because the legs are not moved for a long time. This makes blood circulation in the lower body hampered so that it becomes swollen.

If you have swollen your legs due to sitting for a long time while traveling, special medicines are needed for your feet to return to their original condition. This condition can also be overcome by doing several movements to compressing the leg.

However, it is better to prevent swollen legs when traveling rather than being bothered to treat them. Doctor Rudy said to prevent swollen legs, you can use comprehensive stocking on the way.

"Usually it is recommended to use special weapons, comprehensive stocking, good luck that has a certain pressure, it has a size," he explained.

In addition, it is also recommended that you occasionally walk when traveling by train. If you use an airplane and it is not possible to walk, you are advised to move your legs lightly several times to prevent swelling.

"Then we recommend walking. But indeed if the plane is difficult, if there is turbulence or what, you must be told to keep sitting. So at least exercise, just move your feet," concluded Doctor Rudy Kurniawan.