Doctor's stark warning for plane passengers who wear jeans - The Mirror US

Wearing the wrong attire while traveling could potentially lead to health issues, warns a top doctor. Dr. Hugh Pabarue, a leading physician and vein specialist with Metro Vein Centers, has discussed the effects certain clothing can have on our circulation during a flight.

In an interview with Huffington Post, he clarified: "The clothing we wear when we fly can significantly impact our circulation. For example, tight clothing is not recommended.

"Wearing leggings and other restrictive garments, such as skinny jeans that are too tight, reduces blood's ability to flow into and out of the legs."

Dr. Pabarue further explained: "Sitting for extended periods of time, especially on planes, can lead to blood pooling in the legs, increasing the risk for deep vein thrombosis - a serious medical condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the leg."

"Wearing clothes that are too tight can potentially lead to conditions like compartment syndrome or meralgia parenthetica, causing numbness, tingling and severe leg pain."

If you were planning to wear such clothing items on your next flight and are now unsure what to wear, senior stylist at PrettyLittleThing Sophie O'Neill has compiled a list of do's and don'ts for airplane fashion, reports the Express.

"While jeans look great, denim is an incredibly tight material, and our bodies naturally swell when we fly."

She also emphasized the importance of appropriate footwear, noting that you may be asked to remove shoes like sandals when going through security.

Sophie advised: "Bare feet and airport floors are not a great mix. If you don't want to say hello to holiday germs, maybe wear your trainers instead."

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