Flying Long Distances for a Long Time, This is What Happens to the Body

"Long-Distance Flying for a Long Time, This is What Happens to the Body"

Flying Long Distances for a Long Time, This is What Happens to the Body

Dream - For Dream friends who often travel long distances by plane, they must be familiar with the symptoms of jet lag. In addition to jet lag, there are several other symptoms, such as muscle pain, nausea, and digestive disorders.

The complaint can be felt by those who take long-distance flights. The effect of long-distance flying on the body is apparently significant. It not only makes the body feel tired but also affects the skin, focus, and metabolism system.

Why is that? There are several causes. Air PressureWhen flying for a long time, you may feel that the air around you is very dry. This is because about 50 percent of the air circulating inside the aircraft is taken from a very high altitude, causing its humidity to decrease. Dry air will make your eyes, nose, and mouth feel very dry. This also leads to a decrease in natural lubrication inside the body.

Therefore, it is recommended to drink plenty of water before and during the flight to prevent dehydration and help circulation within the body.

Apart from the dry air, changes in air pressure during takeoff and landing can also cause pain in the nose and ears. Especially if Sahabat Dream suffers from sinusitis, the symptoms will feel worse.

"Pain in the Muscles"

Flying for a long time will also make muscles feel very sore. This is caused by minimal movement inside the plane and holding a position for a long time, which causes pain.

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The pain in the back, neck, and thighs is the most common symptom experienced by passengers. In addition, if you have ever experienced an injury, sitting for long periods can cause inflammation and put pressure on the discs in your spine. It is recommended to stand up and walk occasionally when the conditions inside the plane are safe and stable. Small stretches like stretching your arms and lifting your heels can also help alleviate these symptoms," said Gharahbaghian.

"Digestive Disorders and Respiratory Problems"

Long-distance flights can disrupt the digestive system. This is because sitting for a long period of time slows down the movement of food through the intestines. When the body is not moving, it does not receive physical stimulation, especially in the intestines. This causes digestive problems.

To prevent it, Dream friends are advised to get up from their seats and move a little. Meanwhile, difficulty in breathing is caused by a hunched body posture.

This posture will restrict the movement of the ribs and make breathing slower and shallower. Breathing like this will cause a decrease in oxygen intake and make the passenger experience other side effects such as lack of focus, dizziness, and quick fatigue. In addition, incorrect posture also causes gastric reflux, which will make the passenger feel nauseous.

"DVT and Blood Clotting"

Apart from the three risks mentioned earlier, there is another more dangerous risk to the body. This symptom is called Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT), which is blood clotting in the leg. If this blood clot moves from the leg to the lungs, it can become a life-threatening problem. The signs of experiencing DVT are swelling, throbbing sensation, and pain in one leg.

Although rare, this risk is actually rarely encountered unless caused by certain specific conditions such as hereditary blood clotting disorders, pregnancy, cancer patients, and contraceptive device users. To prevent this, during long flights, you can briefly stand up and walk around the aircraft cabin aisle every hour. You can also raise your heels or wear compression socks to ensure blood circulation remains smooth during long flights. Report by Salma Rihhadatul Aisy / Source: National Geographic.

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