“While it looks innocent and a bit of fun on the surface, this could have deadly consequences, and I would urge people to use sense when traveling.”
These worries were repeated by general practitioner Dr. Gill Jenkins, who also acts as a medical escort during air ambulance transfers, labeling participants as “idiots.”
“A digital detox might do you some good, but all the rest of it is against medical advice,” Jenkins said to the BBC.
“The main danger associated with long-haul travel is the possibility of dehydration. Dehydration exacerbates
the risk of deep vein thrombosis, which happens to those who are immobile. Not using the restroom is a little foolish. You need the toilet if you need it.”
