Travel Tips Thursday: Bali

19.07.2018 Category: Travel Health Author: Anna Chapman

Bali

Bali ranks as one of the most popular destinations to visit in Asia. It is crowned as the jewel of the Pacific ocean, with its white powder beaches, tropical waters and lush green rain forests. However, those who seek out this tropical paradise will need to spend an average of 18 hours travel time to reach the island, and will need to take more than one flight.

Be aware, long haul flying can increase the risk of a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). A DVT can form in the legs when a person is immobile – usually in a confined space for a long period of time. The longer the period of immobility, the greater the risk of developing a DVT. It is also worth noting that a DVT can break off and travel through the veins to other parts of the body such as the lungs where it can be life threatening, while certain medications and medical conditions can increase an individuals chance of developing a DVT.

Prevention

  • Ensure you stay mobile. Get up regularly, and walk around the plane to keep your circulation going.
  • Do exercises that help your calf muscles contract in order to aid circulation.
  • Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of non-caffeinated and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Wear loose and comfortable clothes to prevent any physical restrictions.
  • Consider wearing compression flight stockings.

The Fleet Street Clinic stock compression stockings, travel vaccines and medical travel kits. Our experience team of travel nurses can help advise with any queries or more information on Bali.

Travellers should also be up to date with vaccinations against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio, Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Vaccinations against Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies and Hepatitis B should also be considered.

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By Anna Chapman |  Travel Nurse | July 2018