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Why do my feet and ankles not swell when i wear shoes all day? if i don't wear them, they tend to swell. ankles more than feet or legs. i sit a lot.
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Compression: The shoes any any hose or socks that you wear will provide a minor equivalent of compression stockings that reduce the amount of fluid that collects in the dependent areas of the body (feet, ankles, calves).
Answered 6/15/2018
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