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‘This happens actually quite often’: Woman sits for 1 hour on flight. Then she …
An Irish woman is sharing a PSA on air travel after she boarded a 1-hour flight, only to end up in the hospital.
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Irish Woman Hospitalized with Blood Clots After Short Flight, Issues Urgent Travel Warning
A young woman, known online as 'keela<3', recently shared a critical health alert from a hospital in Ireland, detailing her unexpected battle with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The medical emergency unfolded after she experienced a leg cramp during what was only an hour-long flight. From her hospital bed, visibly connected to medical equipment, she delivered a stark warning to her followers: "don't sit still on ANY flight y’all." Her personal account highlights the severe and rapid onset of blood clots, even after short-duration air travel, emphasizing the importance of mobility during flights to mitigate such risks. The incident serves as a poignant reminder for travelers about potential health complications and preventative measures.
