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How long should I wear compression stockings for?
Compression stockings are specially designed to apply pressure to your lower legs, helping to maintain blood flow and reduce discomfort and swelling. In this video, Professor Alun tells us how often patients should wear compression stockings for their varicose veins.
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If you are going to wear compression stockings, the advice for aching is that you should wear them basically any time that you are in the upright position, i.e. once you get out of bed in the morning after you've showered or bathed then you should put your stockings on and then really remove them just before going to bed. This is the recommendation with respect to you getting the optimal benefit from wearing stockings.
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