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A member asked:

Is wearing compression socks all day bad for circulation?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Compression sox: No, in fact they may be helpful.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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Ok: They shold not affect the arterial circulation. The goal is to aid the venous circulation bring the blood to the heart and away from the legs.

Answered 7/13/2014

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