Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for using compression stockings
Aug 5, 2017 · A number of tips and tricks can help to properly use and care for them so that they provide the intended therapeutic benefit with minimal risk of side effects. Compression …
Can Blood Clots in Surface Veins Be Treated With Self-Care …
Jan 22, 2010 · As in your daughter's case, compression stockings may also be helpful. Although structural abnormalities of the veins, such as varicose veins, are a common cause of …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Summer safety tips for ankles, feet and toes
Aug 10, 2022 · Check your shoes or sandals for evidence of outer sole tread wear, excessive compression or deterioration of the insoles, as well as tears or holes in the material that covers …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps may help shrink varicose veins
Nov 10, 2015 · In some cases, wearing compression stockings can be useful, too. These stockings steadily squeeze your legs. That helps the blood move more effectively through the …
Women’s Wellness: Very conscious of varicose veins
Mar 22, 2018 · Special hosiery called compression stockings that squeeze the legs, improving blood flow, is often suggested before medical procedures are pursued. For the majority of …
Mayo Clinic Study Finds Nerve Damage After Hip Surgery May Be …
May 5, 2014 · “We know new or worsened weakness after hip surgery can be attributed to surgical factors, such as stretching, compression, contusion, hematoma or even transection of …
Is It Safe To Manage Mild Leg Swelling at Home or Is It Necessary …
May 17, 2013 · Wearing special compression stockings may help prevent fluid retention in your legs and feet. Mild edema related to prolonged standing or sitting can usually be managed by …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cold cap therapy can reduce hair loss caused …
Jan 30, 2018 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How effective is cold cap therapy in preventing hair loss in people undergoing chemotherapy treatments? Are there any risks? ANSWER: Using a cold …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What are your options for managing BPH?
Jun 17, 2025 · Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is noncancerous tissue growth within the prostate. Learn about your options for managing BPH.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Relief for your dry eyes
Mar 28, 2017 · Some people with dry eyes find relief without buying any special treatments or eye drops. One option is to apply warm compresses to the eyes. You can use a warm washcloth or …