• April 23, 2024

Have you felt bad after flying? A study of Swiss National Science Foundation d It appears that some diseases caused by traveling by plane are generated by the reduction of oxygen that is experienced in this transport route.

In the study published in the Journal of Crohn's and Colitis It is detailed that the lack of oxygen detonates inflammation of the intestinal tract in some people, so in subsequent days they are more likely to register an inflammatory bowel disease.

Prior consultation, relief of symptoms

Stephan R. Vavricka, lead author of the study, details that these diseases are usually attributed to stress from travel or to infections acquired in an unknown place, however, all this is false.

The specialist details that to go with a doctor before boarding an airplane can avoid the discomforts, since they can detect some previous inflammation and give treatment to avoid complications due to the lack of oxygen.

More problems when flying

According to specialists from Angeles Hospitals , the change in air pressure, turbulence, alterations in heart rate and physical or psychological stress generate diseases such as: pneumothorax, lung injuries, convulsions and vertigo.

To avoid this, doctors recommend walking in the corridors of the plane to activate circulation and avoid blood clots in the legs, as well as the intake of irritating foods. And you, have you had any illness from traveling by plane?

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