Talk:Compression stockings

Add section on whether compression stockings can raise blood pressure, (and if so, by how much?)

Compression stockings can be used to treat low blood pressure, but caution should be used since some patients cannot easily compensate for the rapid increase in central blood volume.

"Compression stockings are a safe, noninvasive treatment for patients with symptomatic orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction."

From Acute pulmonary edema associated with placement of waist-high, custom-fit compression stockings. PMID 10319079

Also, fighter pilots use pressurizing lower-body garments to increase blood pressure so they won't pass out in high-Gs maneuvers. j —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.166.205.246 (talk • contribs) 23:33, 20 April 2008

Opposite to what?

"Diabetic sock, which provides the opposite features". I assume from context that this refers to "compression sportswear" but there is no specification of what features are provided by compression sportswear, nor which features are opposite in diabetic socks (surely not all). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.191.234.70 (talk) 15:16, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

Opposite to the compression. Their aim is to prevent compression.

Sizing

As of now, there are five mentions about correct sizing for compression socks — but there is no discussion on how to determine what leg measurements are required and how to translate such measurements into a "size" — is it by trial and error? Of course, if a sock is found to be too tight or not tight enough, it can not be returned for health reasons. Also, I have not (so far) found any industry standards for sizing. Maybe it varies depending on the specific manufacturer?
Enquire (talk) 19:10, 9 June 2024 (UTC)