Is it normal to be swollen after traveling?

Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet is called edema. It is common after you sit or stand for a while. Long plane flights or car rides often cause swelling in the legs and feet. You may also have swelling if you have to stand for long periods of time at your job.



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If your feet and ankles swell during a flight but the swelling subsides shortly afterward, it's not a serious concern. But if the swelling continues for hours after the flight and if the leg is red or warm to the touch or you have symptoms in only one leg, you need to seek medical care.

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However, the pressure in the cabin caused by being at such a high altitude makes any air trapped in your gut expand, which causes you to feel bloated after a flight.

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Speaking to Cosmopolitan, a flight attendant revealed staying hydrated, keeping cool and trying to be active is the best way to avoid any puffiness. Alternate your seat position between upright and reclined at different points throughout your flight to avoid fluid pooling under your eyes, they explained.

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DVT or PE may manifest during or shortly after the flight, but often not for several weeks. Prevention includes choosing aisle seating, maintaining hydration, walking frequently, wearing loose clothing, exercising the lower extremities, using a foot rest, and avoiding alcohol and sleeping pills.

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Take a walk or exercise. A surefire way to increase blood flow is to take a walk or hit the gym. Not only could you recover more quickly, but you'll also burn calories before you indulge in a few extra treats on the road.

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Weight gained after a vacation or indulgent weekend doesn't mean you've put on fat. It's probably just water retention, experts say.

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You may feel discomfort and notice minor swelling in your abdomen area as well. Luckily jet belly shouldn't last more than one week after you land and can be relieved using different techniques and by taking natural supplements.

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On the morning of your flight, take a cup of hot water and some lemon and squeeze it in, she said. Celery, though not everyone's cup of tea, is the key ingredient. I know it looks so gross, celery, but believe me it is the best thing. I always mix it up with some cucumber and some lemon.

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Humidity on the plane is sometimes likened to the desert at an interval of 10-20% with some research showing that in a “10 hour flight you lose from 1.6 to 2 liters of water.” Skipping water not only leads to fatigue and a headache, but you can experience bloating, swelling, and tight skin.

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