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I wear popsocks to work most days (like tights but ankle length with elastic round the top) and when i remove them later on my ankles are very puffy?
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Edema: Our circulation involves both blood vessels and lymphatics. Both are sensitive to constrictive pressure resulting in swelling if not relieved. This worsens with age and individual variation. Avoid socks with any band-like constrictions, .
Answered 6/26/2014
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Constricting vessels: Wearing socks that are a tight especially around the top band can restrict the normal return flow of blood and lymph back to the heart resulting in swelling.
Answered 5/10/2013
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Puffy Ankles: I might suggest wearing knee high socks or compression soaks to support area and pus the fluid out. Do you have any health issues you didn't mention?
Answered 5/10/2013
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