Question 1

how do compression stockings prevent and help to prevent blood clots? i have a desk job and thinking of getting a few pairs.

Accepted Answer

When legs swell: There is more blood just sitting around....as it sits in the vessels it can start to stick as opposed to it freely moving thru the vessels. Compression acts to prevent blood piling ...as it is being compressed and forced through the vessels....

Question 2

can tight jobst or other stockings cause blood clots in the legs?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Usually, support stockings are used to treat those with blood clots, but if they are not fitted correctly, they can cause problems. I have seen, once, where someone had a stocking that bunched up just under his knee, and he developed a blood clot right there. This is pretty unusual, though.

Question 3

thinking of getting compression stockings. what are signs and symptoms of blood clots in legs?

Accepted Answer

Swelling and pain: Compression garments can help to relieve symptoms of heaviness or swelling or edema. They can help in cases of varicose veins or if you are standing for long periods. Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg usually in the calf and can be associated with minimal symptoms usually swelling and crampy pains.

Question 4

is it dangerous to wear compression stockings if a chf, patient has some edema, fluid on  lungs, and disolving blood clots in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Stockings: The situations you have listed are the very situations for which stockings are recommended.

Question 5

starting tamoxifen a week after radiation for breast cancer dcis. how concerned should i be about developing blood clots. i'm active during the week, weekends not so much. should i get compression stockings?

Accepted Answer

: With reduced activity at age "67", compression stockings are justified as precautionary protection against blood clots in lower extremities.

Question 6

with superficial blood clot, wearing comp stocking for 7 days. should i not be active and just lie in bed for the 1st 21 days? this stage dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Stay active: The compression stocking is for edema control. Activity is best way to prevent further clots from forming. Once your doctor releases you, stay active. A superficial clot does not need blood thinners but does need topical therapies and anti-inflammatories.

Question 7

will compression stockings prevent signs and symptoms of a blood clot in the leg?

Accepted Answer

No, probably not: While compressions stockings should help in the prevention of venous blood clots, their use should not hide or mask the signs and symptoms of a clot if one forms.

Question 8

superficial blood clot). when i go swimming do i have to wear compression stockings in the pool? if not needed  how long the period without?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to: Superficial clots or thrombophlebitis, meaning those not involving the deep venous system do not require compression stockings.

Question 9

can a surgeon remove a blood clot in a varicose vein if it is found by ulrasound testing? what happens besides compression stockings and thinners?

Accepted Answer

Can be: It can be done, and that procedure is called thrombectomy or embolectomy. However, in the veins of the calf or upper legs, blood thinners are more standard of care treatment once diagnosis made.  Compression stockings can help prevent , although best prevention is use of muscles by regular exercise and activity.   Blood thinning prevents clot growth and the body will break it down (fibrinolysis).

Question 10

blood clot in my calf (not deep vein) told wear stocking but can't cos foot goes blue and swollen. operated my foot, can't walk. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: For superficial vein thrombosis, try warm compresses, systemic anti-inflammatory such as naprosyn, (naproxen) and topical anti-inflammatory such as aspercreme.

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How do compression stockings prevent and help to prevent blood clots? i have a desk job and thinking of getting a few pairs.

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Can tight jobst or other stockings cause blood clots in the legs?

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Thinking of getting compression stockings. what are signs and symptoms of blood clots in legs?

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Is it dangerous to wear compression stockings if a chf, patient has some edema, fluid on lungs, and disolving blood clots in the lungs?

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Starting tamoxifen a week after radiation for breast cancer dcis. how concerned should i be about developing blood clots. i'm active during the week, weekends not so much. should i get compression stockings?

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With superficial blood clot, wearing comp stocking for 7 days. should i not be active and just lie in bed for the 1st 21 days? this stage dangerous?

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Will compression stockings prevent signs and symptoms of a blood clot in the leg?

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Superficial blood clot). when i go swimming do i have to wear compression stockings in the pool? if not needed how long the period without?

A member asked:

Can a surgeon remove a blood clot in a varicose vein if it is found by ulrasound testing? what happens besides compression stockings and thinners?

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Blood clot in my calf (not deep vein) told wear stocking but can't cos foot goes blue and swollen. operated my foot, can't walk. what to do?

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