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Could Frequent Flying Be A Reason For Cellulitis In Legs?

At the end of May, I returned from a 5 day trip to NYC, flying from Tampa to NY. I have lympedema in both legs and two days after my return, I came down with cellulitis in my legs. I took Keflex for 12 days. Then at the end of June, I traveled to Evanston, IL for a 2 day conference and then to Toledo to visit my parents for 4 days. Three days after my return home, I came down with another bout of cellulitis. My skin appears to be in good condition. Could flying be involved in causing this condidtion? Thank you.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
From history it seems that having problem of swelling of legs might be due to having dependent part oedma due to long time sitting in flight.
This can be normal edema.
One possibility we should keep in mind having some vascular obstruction in legs venous system.
If require consult vascular surgeon and get examined.
Mean whie keep food end raise to get temporary relief.
Ok and take care.
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Could Frequent Flying Be A Reason For Cellulitis In Legs?

Hi, From history it seems that having problem of swelling of legs might be due to having dependent part oedma due to long time sitting in flight. This can be normal edema. One possibility we should keep in mind having some vascular obstruction in legs venous system. If require consult vascular surgeon and get examined. Mean whie keep food end raise to get temporary relief. Ok and take care.