My boyfriend has subdural hematoma.
Can he fly in a plane for 17 hours?
2007-08-16 23:38:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Um, a subdural hematoma is a bruise that is in between a layer of tissue covering the brain called the arachnoid and the dura, which is a tough tissue just inside the skull.
That bruise is a collection of blood. If it is continuing to bleed, or if it even might continue to bleed, it presents a real risk because it will put pressure on the brain.
A really bad headache would be the least of his worries.
In a plane, the pressure is different than on the ground. You can feel it in your ears, right? The difference in pressure can affect the hematoma and cause additional pressure on the brain.
In the 17 hours in the plane, if there is a problem with his brain, your boyfriend is not going to be calling 911, there probably won't be a medical professional on board and if there is, there certainly will not be a hospital facility.
So yes, he "can" fly in a plane for 17 hours, but it would definitely not be a good idea to do so.
He should get an OK from a physician who can examine him and run any appropriate tests. If the doc says OK, then yes, he can.
(If this is not enough of a reason for him to remain on the ground until he is well, consider the others on the plane, including the crew: why put them at risk of considerable chaos, to say the least, so that your boyfriend can take his trip? Delay it, and take reasonable precautions....)
2007-08-17 00:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by chris_at_lucas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A subdural hematoma is caused by a head injury or by sudden deceleration of the head with resulting tears in the cerebral veins. However, being on blood thinners makes it far more likely that a particular event, (even a minor one that would otherwise not be noticed) will now present as a subdural hematoma. It's also possible to have a pre-existing hematoma that was very small, then be put on blood thinners and see the hematoma expand.
2016-03-17 01:14:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound like a good idea. Check with his Doctor first.
2007-08-16 23:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has a bleeding or bruised area in his brain? Is he in the hospital?
I hope he sees or is seeing a good neurologist....
2007-08-17 00:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by Puppy Lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋