deep (redirected from going in off the deep end)

deep (dēp) situated far beneath the surface; not superficial.

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Fascia, deep

A fibrous layer of tissue that envelopes muscles.

Mentioned in: Flesh-Eating Disease

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deep,

adj positioned internally at or toward the center. Also called
central.

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Patient discussion about going in off the deep end.

Q. How can I prevent blood clots? I am 45 years old and am supposed to go on a business trip overseas. The flight itself is 12 hours long and then I have to continue traveling by bus. Could this cause me to have blood clots? If so, how can I prevent it?

A. Sitting or laying in one position for a long period of time can increase the risk of developing DVT- deep vein thrombosis. Here are some methods to prevent it:
Exercise your calf and foot muscles regularly:
Every half hour or so, bend and straighten your legs, feet and toes when you are seated.
Press the balls of your feet down hard against the floor or foot-rest every so often. This helps to increase the blood flow in your legs
Take a walk up and down the aisle every hour or so, when the aircraft crew say it is safe to do so.
If you are allowed, get off the plane and walk about if the plane stops for refueling.
Consider buying a leg exerciser for the journey.
Drink plenty of water (to avoid dehydration).
Do not drink too much alcohol. (Alcohol can cause dehydration and immobility.)
Do not take sleeping tablets, which cause immobility.
Consider wearing compression stockings.
Some people at high risk may also be advised to take anticoagulant medication by their Dr.

Q. Are long flights dangerous? I'm flying next week to my vacation, and the flight is going to be rather long (almost 16 hours non-stop). Several years ago, my 75 years-old aunt had blood clot in her lung after a flight of similar length. I also heard that during flight the blood in the legs clots and that it can cause after that problems with the lungs and breathing. Does this mean it's dangerous for me to fly? Should I change my ticket to shorter connection flights?

A. Long flights, especially when seating in crowded cabins without moving the legs for long periods can cause the blood in you legs to clot and after that to move to your lungs and damage them. You may try to move your legs during the flights (like getting up and walking a little etc.) This video has some suggestions:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_mte4WsVZUk

Q. I am a state champion in gymnastics but my wife has been making extremely tempting and deep-fried food. I am a state champion in gymnastics. This has made me to concentrate more on my profession and I have neglected my wife. We have no children as yet. But of late, she has been making extremely tempting and deep-fried food. I have been telling her that this is not good but she does not listen as she thinks that I will pay more attention to her this way.

A. people have so many ways to deal with their problems...instead of facing them they do other things in order to avoid dealing with them (it's not bad, it's just the way things are). i guess that her way is doing deep fried food. what i thin is that you both can use a good and serious talk. it might be a good idea to do so with a little help from a councler in order not to miss anything.