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Any Need To Wear Compression Stockings In Legs When Diagnosed With DVT?

In January my husband was diagnosed with a d.v.t. In his left calf. He is now on daily warfarin. We had already booked a holiday in March which will need a 4 hour flight our G.P said its O.K to go. Does my husband need to wear compression stockings on both legs
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Yes, compression stockings are helpful to push blood in upper part and prevent recurrence of your disease. So my advice is to your husband- he should wear them all the time when he is either sitting, lying or standing. Also he should keep on moving ankle if he is awake. Avoid high fatty diet, try to loose weight also.
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Any Need To Wear Compression Stockings In Legs When Diagnosed With DVT?

Yes, compression stockings are helpful to push blood in upper part and prevent recurrence of your disease. So my advice is to your husband- he should wear them all the time when he is either sitting, lying or standing. Also he should keep on moving ankle if he is awake. Avoid high fatty diet, try to loose weight also.