Is Air Travel Safe While Having A Huge Bruise On Leg Due To A Fall?

Posted on Sat, 21 Nov 2015

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Question : I have a huge bruise leg from a fall. Is it safe to take a 8 hour flight?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get evaluated before travel

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

If it's an 8 hours flight then I recommend that you get evaluated with an x Ray and make sure there is no internal injury before going. If the bruise looks infected then probably it is better that you are covered with an antibiotic like amoxiclav before the departure.
In the mean time follow these steps
1. keep the area clean and avoid moisture
2. bruise need not be bandaged
3. avoid friction over the area,
4. make sure no further trauma occurs over the area

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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