Holiday Travel & DVT: How to Stay Safe on the Go | Patreon Funny Medicine Podcast Ep. 67

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In this episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we dive into the hidden dangers of holiday travel—Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). ✈️🚗

Learn why prolonged trips can increase DVT risks and how to protect yourself with simple, effective tips. 🩺

Topics we cover:

✔️ What is DVT and why it happens during travel

✔️ Key symptoms to watch for and when to seek help

✔️ Easy prevention tips: hydration, compression socks, and staying active

✔️ The hidden risks of air travel and long road trips

Plus, we sprinkle in hilarious ADHD tangents, travel mishaps, and relatable anecdotes to keep things fun! 🧳

Whether you’re hopping on a plane, road-tripping, or navigating TSA with your pets, this episode has everything you need for safe and healthy travel this season. 🎧 Listen now and get travel-ready!

THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEEK A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF YOU ARE SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT.

Sources:

1. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis (2016): A guide for doctors on treating blood clots in veins and lungs.

2. Chest Journal (2016): Expert recommendations on blood-thinning treatments for vein clots.

3. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2018): A big study looking at ways to prevent blood clots in hospital patients.

4. PLoS One (2020): A review of long-term treatments using new blood thinners.

5. New England Journal of Medicine (2017): A study on a combination treatment using drugs and mechanical methods for deep vein clots.

6. Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2017): A review of using filters in veins to catch blood clots.

7. Journal of Clinical Medicine (2021): An early study on using blood chemicals to detect vein clots.

8. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis (2021): Research on how genetic material might help with vein clot prevention and treatment.

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