yes - they're advisable to be worn 24 hours a day whilst required both in hospital and after discharge as advised by a doctor
No they will squeze your legs because of the air pressure difference.
You can wear compression stockings while workingwhich increases circulation in your legs preventing varicose veins etc... Put your legs up when your home on a pillow. Wear comfortable shoes.
Many germans, women in particular, wear stockings every day.
No, and most do not. Many do wear compression shorts however.
Compression stockings are available for the person who has certain types of leg problems. They are worn by people who have varicose veins, edema and worn by pregnant women. The physician should be the one who decides if compression stockings are needed for the patient. It could be dangerous to start wearing them for the wrong reasons. There are also different types of these stockings so the proper one needs to be worn. The physician can determine that. The many kinds of compression stockings include the anti-embolism, custom, flat knit, circular knit, lymphedema, support and silver. The anti-embolism stockings are used for patients after surgery to stop any pooling of blood in the legs. This could lead to a venous thrombosis. The custom stockings are simply ones that are custom-made for the patient. The flat knit type are used mainly for the higher compression stockings. Circular knit are seamless and are used for aesthetic purposes. Lymphedema stockings will control edema that results from lymphedema. The compression stockings that are made of special silver fibers are used for anti-microbial protection. The support stockings are the only ones that can be purchased over the counter without a doctor’s prescription. They offer mild support, perhaps for a sprain or a strain of the muscle. The compression stockings come in the knee-high, thigh-high and pantyhose forms. One of the reasons to wear the compression stockings include incompetent leg vein valves. These stockings will help keep the person who wears them from getting blood clots, edema, and blood pooling in the legs and feet. Anyone who sits or is inactive for long periods of time would benefit by wearing these stockings. Diabetics benefit by wearing the stockings because their legs are more prone to serious swelling. TED hose, which means Thrombo Embolic Deterrent, are worn by non-ambulatory patients. These compression stockings help with blood circulation and the circulation of lymph fluid through the legs from the ankle all the way up. These compression stockings are very useful in preventing a serious medical event. They are made to even look more attractive with the variety of colors. Sometimes they can even look like regular hosiery.
they wear trousers and stockings
Yes there are. Many women don't wear underwear under a skirt, so the only option if legs are to be covered up to thigh height is to wear either stockings or hold-ups. Hold-ups don't always stay up, so a garter/suspender belt with stockings is better for long term wear.
A long time ago boys used to wear stockings. A boy has the right to wear stockings and a corset if he chooses, but it may create problems with others who don't understand why he wishes to dress that way.
patients will typically wear compression stockings to avoid blood-clot formation, a complication that can occur after surgery. There may be a catheter placed in the bladder to collect and measure urine
Typically, it's not a problem if you wear compression socks while you on bed.
not in america