Long Flight pain on the right side calf

[Celsius]

Normally I don't usually book business class, but this time I did. It was a particularly long travel from Toronto to Hong Kong and then to Bangkok.

 

Even with more comfort, ever since I got back I have a pain in my right leg calf. Could this be a blood clog or deep vein thrombosis? I should say that since I was born I always had problem with my right calf.... usually I would get sudden cramps and it was always a but sensitive. I would especially notice this during a foot massage.  In any case, if things don't improve and I go see a doctor what should I ask for? Will ultrasound be enough or should I insist on MRI, which I am not to keen to do due to fasting and prep that goes with it.

 

Thank you in advance

 

edit: there is no discoloration and the leg does not seem swollen 

Edited December 8, 2022 by Celsius

[NorthernRyland]

there's lots of talk around blot clots right now and COVID, vaccines etc... better get it checked out at a hospital.

[EVENKEEL]

I only want to stress the importance of good compression socks for flights.

 

As stated above, go see a good doctor.

[MRToMRT]

Go to the hospital in case, the doctor will either rule it out or request further checks. I always fly business class because I have had thrombosis (DVT) as well as two strokes in my not too glorious medical past. Better safe than sorry.

[Sheryl]

Yes it could be a DVT and you should immediately seek medical care.

 

Standard of care for diagnosis is an ultrasound. They will also usually do a blood test cslled D-dimer. 

[rodknock]

i wear dvt stockings, have since 2015.

where in Bangkok can i find a good doctor or place to purchase good stockings?

thank you

[Old Croc]

They use ultrasound to closely check the vein running from your groin to the foot for blockage.

I've had DVT and now take warfarin on a permanent basis. My leg was completely swollen when I sought medical attention. I ended up spending several days in hospital while they injected anti-coagulants in through my abdomen. 

 

 

[crouchpeter]

On 12/8/2022 at 7:14 PM, rodknock said:

i wear dvt stockings, have since 2015.

where in Bangkok can i find a good doctor or place to purchase good stockings?

thank you

Lazada.:- Class II or III stockings are much cheaper than, say, the shop at the Police General Hospital. (300 baht compared to German imports at 1300 baht.) Black or beige. I often wear coloured class 2 stockings so I don't look like my grandmother!

[thaibeachlovers]

On 12/8/2022 at 2:55 PM, Celsius said:

Will ultrasound be enough or should I insist on MRI, which I am not to keen to do due to fasting and prep that goes with it.

What fasting and prep for a leg problem?

 

If anyone thinks they have a DVT don't rub it as a bit of the clot may break off. Seek medical opinion ASP.

[thaibeachlovers]

On 12/8/2022 at 3:32 PM, EVENKEEL said:

I only want to stress the importance of good compression socks for flights.

 

As stated above, go see a good doctor.

I've made many flight of long duration and never worn such, but I regularly got up and walked around the cabin to keep the blood moving in my legs. I always booked aisle seat to be able to do so.

Up to you.

[richard_smith237]

4 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I've made many flight of long duration and never worn such, but I regularly got up and walked around the cabin to keep the blood moving in my legs. I always booked aisle seat to be able to do so.

Up to you.

Are you suggesting compression socks are ineffective in reducing risk of DVT on flights ? 

[EVENKEEL]

4 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I've made many flight of long duration and never worn such, but I regularly got up and walked around the cabin to keep the blood moving in my legs. I always booked aisle seat to be able to do so.

Up to you.

I must be the only one who had swollen ankles after a long flight before I started wearing compression socks. I walk around often as well on flights.