Side effects of wearing compression stockings
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Who should wear compression socks
How long should you wear your compression socks a day?
It depends on the reason for wearing the stockings...
Vein Health: If you otherwise are normal weight, active, have no symptoms, and walk 10,000 steps each day, there might not be much benefit for routine use of compression.
On the other hand, if otherwise symptomatic, overweight, or a job that requires prolong sitting or standing, we recommend compression from the beginning of the day until the end. It is known that properly fitted and manufactured compression reduces symptoms of venous hypertension and the risk of blood clots, as such it simply makes sense to make compression part of your daily life.
Post Surgery: In our practice, compression is a part of any vein treatment we perform.
We know that compression enhances cosmetic outcomes in patients receiving small vein sclerotherapy, and we know that compression reduces the incidence of blood clots. Despite the low incidence of blood clots after surgery, we recommend routine use of compression until we see patients bac
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