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2. Should you wear compression socks on flights? Experts ... - AOL

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   Compression socks are generally safe to wear, but consult with your doctor to make sure they are the correct size and compression level. Ill-fitting socks may cause discomfort, irritation or leg ...

3. Venous ulcer - Wikipedia

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   Venous ulcer is defined by the American Venous Forum as "a full-thickness defect of skin, ... Exercise, together with compression stockings, increases healing. [5]

4. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Compression stockings. Compression stockings (Flight Socks, Support Bandage) are a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders [1] such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the ...

5. Post-thrombotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Treatment options for PTS include proper leg elevation, compression therapy with elastic stockings, or electrostimulation devices, pharmacotherapy (pentoxifylline), herbal remedies (such as horse chestnut, rutosides), and wound care for leg ulcers. [1] [21] The benefits of compression bandages is unclear. They may be useful to treat edemas. [7]

6. Unna's boot - Wikipedia

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   Traditional Unna's Boot with multiple layers for compression. An Unna’s boot [1] (also Unna boot) is a special gauze (usually 4 inches wide and 10 yards long) bandage, which can be used for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers and other venous insufficiencies of the leg. It can also be used as a supportive bandage for sprains and strains of ...

7. Ulcer (dermatology) - Wikipedia

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   Leg ulcers can be prevented by using compression stockings to prevent blood pooling and back flow. It is likely that a person who has had a skin ulcer will have it again; use of compression stockings every day for at least five years after the skin ulcer has healed may help to prevent recurrence.