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2. Should you wear compression socks on flights? Experts ... - AOL

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   Compression socks are generally safe to wear, but consult with your doctor to make sure they are the correct size and compression level. Ill-fitting socks may cause discomfort, irritation or leg ...

3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Compression stockings. Compression stockings (Flight Socks, Support Bandage) are a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders [1] such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the ...

4. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. [1] POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that can lead to a variety of symptoms, [10] including lightheadedness, brain fog, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, exercise intolerance, nausea ...

5. Compression garment - Wikipedia

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   A bellyband, wrap, or abdominal binder is a compression garment which resembles a tubetop but worn over the abdomen of expectant mothers. [2] Bellybands are also commonly worn post-childbirth to help provide abdominal and back support thereby making it easier to perform day to day tasks, and to help mothers with their posture.

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7. RICE (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Compression refers to wearing bandages, stockings, braces, or similar devices to apply pressure over a localized area to reduce swelling and stop bleeding. [1] [2] The increased pressure pushes fluids into the blood vessels to drain away from the area. [7] The effects of compression on swelling reduction are temporary and gravity-dependent. [18]