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Why did me doctor prescribe a compression sock for a blood clot in my leg?
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Several reasons: Compression helps with the swelling of a clot, but also helps reduce the risk of valve damage and what we call post-thrombotic syndrome, which can cause long term swelling and skin problems.
Answered 1/30/2014
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