With the continuous development and progress of society, the convenience of transportation makes our travel comfortable and comfortable, but at the same time, our health has also been affected to a certain extent, such as patients who have been flying in economy class for a long time In particular, the middle-aged and elderly people with poor cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions may be more prone to "Economy Class Syndrome." Let''s demystify the disease together.

　　 Economy Class Syndrome Early manifestations are lower limb pain and cramps. The thrombus that occurs in the lower limbs can sometimes dissolve on its own, but some blood clots flow with the blood after shedding. When the thrombus enters the pulmonary circulation, it can lead to pulmonary embolism, chest tightness, cough, hemoptysis, chest pain and other symptoms. In severe cases, the patient may suddenly die.

　　 "Economy Class Syndrome" was first reported in 1946, and more cases were reported in the 1990s. This patient''s flight history, clinical manifestations, and follow-up examinations coincided. Lower extremity venous ultrasound is the first diagnostic method used in this patient, and the results confirm the cause-deep vein thrombosis, and secondary manifestations-pulmonary hypertension (possible pulmonary embolism). It served the purpose of screening and pointed out the direction for the follow-up inspection.

In fact, like many other diseases, "Economy Class Syndrome" is completely preventable and controllable. First of all, pay attention to drinking water when you travel long distances by plane, to avoid excessive blood viscosity; secondly, when the flight is stable, you can leave the seat, stand up and move your lower limbs properly, simple stepping, stretching and stretching will play a significant preventive role ;If you need to always fasten your seat belts, you can also properly practice the contraction and relaxation of the lower limb muscles on the seat, or move the ankle —— Flex the ankle to the maximum for 2 seconds, then relax, or rotate the ankle joint and repeat it several times per hour.

　　 At present, traveling by air and working is a very common thing. Correctly recognize this special syndrome and better prevent it, so that friends can enjoy a high-quality healthy life.