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Is Air Travel Safe While Having A Huge Bruise On Leg Due To A Fall?
Brief Answer:
Get evaluated before travel
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
If it's an 8 hours flight then I recommend that you get evaluated with an x Ray and make sure there is no internal injury before going. If the bruise looks infected then probably it is better that you are covered with an antibiotic like amoxiclav before the departure.
In the mean time follow these steps
1. keep the area clean and avoid moisture
2. bruise need not be bandaged
3. avoid friction over the area,
4. make sure no further trauma occurs over the area
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Get evaluated before travel
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
If it's an 8 hours flight then I recommend that you get evaluated with an x Ray and make sure there is no internal injury before going. If the bruise looks infected then probably it is better that you are covered with an antibiotic like amoxiclav before the departure.
In the mean time follow these steps
1. keep the area clean and avoid moisture
2. bruise need not be bandaged
3. avoid friction over the area,
4. make sure no further trauma occurs over the area
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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