Thrombosis Travel Insurance

To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

JS Insurance provides Single Trip, Annual Multi Trip and Long Stay Travel Insurance to those who have Thrombosis (including Deep Vein Thrombosis).

Thrombosis including Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT):

Thrombosis refers to the clotting of blood within a blood vessel. The blood clot then impedes blood flow or blocks the artery or vein. One of the most common types of thrombosis is DVT in which a blood clot develops in one of the veins of the leg, commonly associated with periods of inactivity such as a stay in hospital and sitting in cramped seats on long-haul flights.

Travel Advice:

Before travelling consult your doctor if any of the following applies to you:

• You have previously suffered from a DVT of pulmonary embolism
• You have had major surgery in the last 3 months
• You have had a stroke
• You have a family history of clotting conditions
• You have cancer or have had cancer treatment in the past

It is important to take any symptoms seriously in case of an embolism which can have very serious consequences. Therefore consult a doctor if you are concerned. Always take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy prior to travel.

Reduce the risks of DVT on flights and long rail and road journeys by drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcohol to reduce dehydration. Perform simple leg exercises such as straightening legs and wiggling toes and get up and walk around regularly remember to request an aisle seat and to store your luggage in overhead lockers rather than by your feet. Wearing elastic compression socks can help but you need to make sure you have the correct size.

If travelling by road or rail take advantage of rest and refuelling stops by getting out and walking around. Taking sleeping pills is not recommended as this leads to long periods of inactivity.

Arterial thrombosis can occur in arteries supplying the heart - causing a heart attack, or in arteries supplying the brain causing a stroke. An embolism is caused by a blood clot moving away from its original site and becoming lodged in another part of the body.

Anyone can be affected by thrombosis but it is more likely with increased age, a family history of thrombosis, obesity, a lack of physical activity and if a person is suffering from another medical condition such as cancer or heart disease.

DVT usually occurs in one of the larger veins in the calf. Initial symptoms include a pain or swelling in the leg, a pale blue/reddish purple tinge to the skin, warming of the area and a vein appearing larger than normal. This can cause a pulmonary embolism, in which the blood clot becomes lodged in one of the lungs. This leads to breathlessness, a pain in the chest that is worse when you breathe, and possibly even coughing up blood, sudden collapsing and even death, depending on the size of the embolism.

When getting a quote for travel insurance with this condition, you will be asked a number of questions. These will include:

• Where was the thrombosis (clot)?

Leg vein (DVT)

• Did you also have any clots in your lungs?
• Are you still taking anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication for THIS condition?
• How many times have you had a thrombosis (clot)?
• Do you have a disease which makes your blood more likely than normal to clot?

If you are travelling with others, we can include them on the policy even if they do not have any pre existing medical conditions.

We recommend that you read the Terms and Conditions for the full details of our Travel Insurance policy.

Useful Websites: Introduction to Thrombosis - About Thrombosis - Thrombosis Article - Antiphospholipid syndrome - Deep vein thrombosis

To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Insurance is arranged by JS Insurance, underwritten by Towergate Underwriting and administered by UK Underwriting Ltd on behalf of Ageas Insurance Limited.