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What Causes Swelling Of Legs While Wearing Socks?

Hi,

i have a problem when i wear socks or knee highs they become tight on my legs and i have to push them down, i elevate my legs while at work and it doesn't seem to help - what might be the problem or who do i need to seek.

Thank you in advance for your help

Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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This is happens due to tight socks which works as tourniquets, obstruct the return of blood so this cause swelling, try wear little loose socks, try to elevate the legs, if it is possible or have chance to do this, else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day.
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What Causes Swelling Of Legs While Wearing Socks?

HI Well come to HCM This is happens due to tight socks which works as tourniquets, obstruct the return of blood so this cause swelling, try wear little loose socks, try to elevate the legs, if it is possible or have chance to do this, else this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day.