Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for using compression stockings
Aug 5, 2017 · Compression stockings — sometimes referred to as pressure socks — gently squeeze your legs in a way that helps promote blood flow from the legs back toward the heart. …
Brace for it: When to use an ankle brace - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jan 20, 2017 · Back in the early 1990s, ankle braces were starting to pop up more often on sports courts and playing fields. This was due to improved designs that made their use less …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: To brace or not to brace
Apr 28, 2022 · Basic braces provide support and compression for comfort and injury prevention. A hard-shell brace often is used for general sprains and pain. Those with carpal tunnel …
Home Remedies: Stung by a bee - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 4, 2017 · In most cases, bee stings are just annoying, and home treatment is all that's necessary to ease the pain of bee stings. But if you're allergic to bee stings or you get stung …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Putting your best foot forward with diabetes
May 9, 2022 · Begin with your socks People with peripheral neuropathy may not feel an injury when it takes place. When you take off your socks, look for any signs of infection or injury, …
Can Blood Clots in Surface Veins Be Treated With Self-Care …
January 22, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: Six months ago my 23-year-old daughter developed superficial blood clots in her lower legs. A venogram showed some slight reflux of one leg, but …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Summer safety tips for ankles, feet and toes
Aug 10, 2022 · Wear socks in closed-toed shoes. Closed-toed shoes can tend to cause rubbing and friction to the skin, especially on hot days when feet sweat, or when wearing new shoes. …
Is It Safe To Manage Mild Leg Swelling at Home or Is It Necessary …
May 17, 2013 · To help prevent fluid retention, your doctor may recommend limiting salt intake. Wearing special compression stockings may help prevent fluid retention in your legs and feet. …
How do I avoid foot fungal infections? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 15, 2018 · Wear good socks and change socks regularly. If your feet get very sweaty, change your socks twice a day. Buy socks that are made of natural material, such a cotton or wool, or …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mild leg swelling should be evaluated
Dec 26, 2017 · Compression stockings to prevent fluid retention; Adjusting a medication that may be contributing to edema; Sometimes, edema can have a more serious underlying cause. This …