Flying with a leg ulcer?!
Question: Flying with a leg ulcer!?
My mother has an ulcerated leg and we are looking to send her abroad for her birthday!. Does anyone know if she will be alright to fly or if it will affect/make it worse!.
Need to book holiday soon so all relevant answers will be appreciated!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Need to book holiday soon so all relevant answers will be appreciated!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
As an ex medical rep!. and an ex travel rep!. I wouldn't recomend it!.
The doctor would certainly tell you the medical facts which would probably be against it, but what would worry me more would be her insurance, you would certainly have to declare it when you buy her travel insurance or it could invalidate it, and she could run into all sorts of problems if she had trouble with her leg while abroad!.
Give her the voucher for when she's better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The doctor would certainly tell you the medical facts which would probably be against it, but what would worry me more would be her insurance, you would certainly have to declare it when you buy her travel insurance or it could invalidate it, and she could run into all sorts of problems if she had trouble with her leg while abroad!.
Give her the voucher for when she's better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am no medical expert, but I would have thought she would be OK!.!.!.if she has trouble walking make sure you mention this as they will provide a wheelchair at each airport!.!.!.!.make sure you take any medication with you!.!.!.!.and make sure the Insurance Company know about it, in case there are any unforseen problems when abroad!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
most impotant person to ask is the dr!.And if he wont be helpful a wound specialist will!.good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com