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	Country pages ---------------------- Andean Region Brasil Germany Italy Japan Mexico Spain U.S.A.   If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you should definitely consult your doctor before you go on a long journey, whether it is a long-haul flight or a long bus or train journey. Are you over 50, overweight and a smoker?     Do you sometimes have "heavy" or swollen legs or feet in the evening?     Do you have thread veins, varicose veins or open wounds on your legs?     Have you ever had thrombophlebitis (inflamed veins) in your leg?     Have you ever had a thrombosis or pulmonary embolism?     Do you suffer from hereditary thrombophilia (predisposition to thrombosis)?     Have you recently had surgery?     Do you suffer from heart failure, cancer or cirrhosis of the liver?     Do you have a coagulation disorder that requires you to take medication?     Do you currently have a plaster cast or other bandage to immobilise a leg or ankle?     Additional questions for women:     Are you pregnant?     Do you take the pill or a hormone product to treat the symptoms of menopause?       The general rule is that if you have even the slightest suspicion that you could be at risk of a thrombosis, and particularly if you have hereditary thrombophilia, then you really should see your doctor before you start your journey. He will tell you about all the precautions you need to take.