“I had a 24 hour flight and my feet seem numb even 12 hours after the journey. What could be the problem?”
I just traveled a 24 hour flight and my feet felt very numb after the journey. It is now about 12 hours since I reached my destination but the numbness still continues. What could be the reason?
7 Answers
VascularSurgeonNumbness
It could be related to high pressure in the vein of your legs or related to nerve compression due to prolonged sitting position. I would recommend you to see your doctor to obtain the appropriate referral if necessary.
Denise Alicea
Denise Alicea
Just sitting for a long time can do that. Try walking every few hours and if that doesn't help, you can consult a vascular specialist.
Ramandeep Sidhu, MD, FACS, RPVI
Ramandeep Sidhu, MD, FACS, RPVI
More likely a back issue than PAD
That is hard to answer without an examination. Typically its neurological, as in a pinched nerve, either in the leg or lower back, but could also be related to circulation. If it persisted you need to be evaluated
You should be check for posible blood clots in your legs
Sounds like you put pressure on your sciatic nerve.
Numbness can be caused from peripheral neuropathy. Without knowing if you have diabetes the numbness could be caused from other causes. Best to have this evaluated.
