What are the surprising physical signs of heart disease? Do swollen feet, male pattern baldness, yellow skin bumps, and gum disease indicate heart problems? Get the answers and learn how to identify early warning signs of heart failure.

Swelling of the Feet and Lower Legs

Retention of fluid in the feet and legs, known as peripheral edema, can cause “sock marks” on your legs and ankles at the end of the day, especially if you wear tight socks or hosiery. Mild peripheral edema is common, but your doctor may check for this sign by pressing a finger against your ankle or shin bone to see if a depression or dent is left behind, which is called “pitting edema.” This could indicate congestive heart failure, as fluid tends to leak out of blood vessels into surrounding tissues when the heart is not pumping effectively.

While peripheral edema can have many causes, Dr. Orringer explains that “most people with peripheral edema do not have heart disease, but it could be an important sign if there are other signs and symptoms of heart failure.”

Male Pattern Baldness

Studies have confirmed a link between male pattern baldness and an increased risk of heart disease. Compared to men with a full head of hair, those with crown loss have a 23% higher risk of heart disease, and men with complete loss of hair on the top of their head have a 36% increased risk.

The combination of hair loss, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol further pushes the risk higher. This may be due to the influence of the male hormone testosterone, which interferes with hair growth on the head and also causes hardening of the arteries. However, Dr. Orringer cautions that “that doesn’t mean you are doomed to heart disease if you are bald, but it does suggest you should be screened more carefully for other signs and symptoms of heart disease.”

Yellow Bumps on the Skin

Fatty deposits called xanthomas can appear as small yellow bumps or flat, wide plaques on the skin, often on the elbows, knees, hands, feet, or buttocks. A type of xanthoma called xanthelasma palpebrarum appears on the eyelids.

These yellow deposits can potentially indicate high levels of fats, such as triglycerides or cholesterol, in the blood. “Xanthomas may be a sign of a rare, inherited type of blood disorder in which high levels of triglycerides accumulate in the blood. Xanthomas may also be a sign of increased cholesterol, and they may disappear once cholesterol levels are under control,” says Dr. Orringer.

Gum Disease

Swollen, sore, or bleeding gums are usually a sign of poor oral hygiene, but may also be an important sign of heart disease. “The association between gum disease and heart disease is the real deal,” says Dr. Orringer. “There is plenty of research available now that backs up this connection.”

Gum disease and heart disease may be linked because they are both signs of poor circulation, or there could be common bacteria involved in both gum disease and plaque buildup inside coronary arteries. The link may also have something to do with the body’s response to prolonged inflammation. Maintaining good oral hygiene may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Emotional Stress

A condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or “broken heart syndrome,” can occur due to extreme emotional stress, grief, or loss, especially in women. In this case, surging stress hormones, particularly adrenaline, trigger cardiac pain that feels a lot like a heart attack, with symptoms like heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and flushing.

However, unlike a real heart attack, the arteries are not blocked. This potentially serious and often overlooked condition is more common in women than in men, with men making up only 10% of diagnosed cases.

Early Signs of Heart Failure

Heart failure means the heart is not functioning as well as it should, but it doesn’t mean the heart has completely failed. Some early warning signs of heart failure may include:

• Weight Gain: If your heart starts to fail and fluid builds up in your tissue, causing edema, you might see a sudden weight gain.
• Frequent Urination: Heart failure may cause decreased blood flow to the kidneys, leading to fluid retention and more frequent urination.
• Cataracts: Studies show that people with cataracts are at higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, although the exact cause of this relationship is not known.

Remember, while these physical signs can be important indicators of potential heart problems, Dr. Orringer emphasizes that “most people with peripheral edema do not have heart disease.” It’s important to consult with your doctor to fully evaluate your overall health and risk factors.

Recognizing the Early Warning Signs

By being aware of these surprising physical signs, you can be proactive in seeking medical attention and addressing any underlying heart health issues. Don’t hesitate to speak with your doctor if you notice any of these signs, as early detection and intervention can make a significant difference in managing and preventing heart disease.

Surprising Physical Signs of Heart Disease

Swelling of the Feet and Lower Legs

Retention of fluid in the feet and legs is known as peripheral edema. Edema may appear as “sock marks” on your legs and ankles at the end of the day, especially if you wear tight socks or hose. Mild peripheral edema is common. Your doctor may check for this sign by pressing a finger against your ankle or shin bone to see if a depression or dent is left behind. This is called “pitting edema” and it could indicate congestive heart failure.

Edema may be a sign of heart failure because when your heart is not pumping well, fluid from inside your blood vessels tends to leak out into surrounding tissues. The legs and ankles are common areas for edema because of the effects of gravity.

“Peripheral edema may be caused by a host of issues,” says Dr. Orringer. “The bottom line is that most people with peripheral edema do not have heart disease, but it could be an important sign if there are other signs and symptoms of heart failure.”

Male Pattern Baldness

“If you watched any of the royal wedding, you might have noticed that Prince William is balding on the top of his head. This type of balding of the crown of the head in young men may be a sign of an increased risk for heart disease,” says Orringer.

Several large studies have confirmed the link between baldness and heart disease. Compared with men with a full head of hair, men with crown loss have an increased risk of heart disease of about 23 percent. Men with complete loss of hair on the top of their head have an increased risk of 36 percent.

The combination of hair loss, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol pushes the risk even higher. This link may be due to too much of the male hormone testosterone, which interferes with hair growth on the head and causes hardening of the arteries. That doesn’t mean you are doomed to heart disease if you are bald, but it does suggest you should be screened more carefully for other signs and symptoms of heart disease.

Yellow Bumps on the Skin

Xanthomas are deposits of fat that build up under the skin. They may appear as small yellow bumps or as flat, wide plaques on your elbows, knees, hands, feet, or buttocks. A type of xanthoma called xanthelasma palpebrarum appears on the eyelids. These yellow, fat deposits can potentially be signs of heart disease because they may indicate high levels of fats in the blood.

“Xanthomas may be a sign of a rare, inherited type of blood disorder in which high levels of triglycerides accumulate in the blood. Xanthomas may also be a sign of increased cholesterol, and they may disappear once cholesterol levels are under control,” says Orringer.

Gum Disease

Swollen, sore, or bleeding gums are usually a sign of poor oral hygiene, but may also be an important sign of heart disease. “The association between gum disease and heart disease is the real deal,” says Orringer. “There is plenty of research available now that backs up this connection.”

Gum disease and heart disease may be linked because they are both signs of poor circulation, or there could be common bacteria that are involved in both gum disease and plaque buildup inside coronary arteries. The link may also have something to do with the body’s response to prolonged inflammation. In any case, taking better care of your teeth and gums may be a good way to cut down your risk for heart disease.

Emotional Stress

Weakening of the heart muscle accompanied by extreme emotional stress, grief, or loss, especially in women, is called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome. When this occurs, surging stress hormones, especially adrenaline, trigger cardiac pain that feels a lot like a heart attack, often with heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and flushing. But unlike during a real heart attack, the arteries are not blocked. This potentially serious and often overlooked condition is more common in women than in men; in fact, men make up for only 10 percent of diagnosed cases.

Signs of Heart Failure

Heart failure means the heart is not functioning as well as it should. It doesn’t mean the heart has failed. Another term for heart failure is congestive heart failure, or CHF. Heart failure gradually gets worse over time. Some early warning signs may include:

Weight Gain If your heart starts to fail and fluid starts to build up in your tissue, causing edema, you might see a sudden weight gain.

Frequent Urination Heart failure may cause decreased blood flow to the kidneys, which causes you to retain more fluid. One of the signs of this fluid may be frequent urination.

Cataracts Although the exact cause of the relationship between cataracts and heart disease is not known, studies show that people who have cataracts are at higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. “This link is probably more of an association than a sign of heart disease,” says Orringer.

Nighttime Cough “One of the signs of heart failure may be the buildup of fluid in the chest and heart when lying flat at night. This increased fluid can cause a nighttime cough,” explains Orringer.

Remember that all these heart disease signs may have many different causes. They do not mean you have or will get heart disease. But combined with other heart disease signs and symptoms, your blood tests, and your family history, they give your doctor the best chance to find heart disease early and keep you in good health.

When Those Scary Sock Indentations Don’t Mean Edema » Scary Symptoms

Discovering you may have edema, thanks to worrisome indentations in your skin caused by socks, is pretty unnerving.

That’s because edema can be caused by problems with the heart or kidneys.

Edema can also be caused by:

Vein damage

Cirrhosis of the liver

Impaired lymphatic system

Pelvic tumor

Indentations in your skin that are caused by socks can be quite intricate, taking on the exact pattern of the socks, right down to the last detail – as though your skin is putty.

But indentations in the skin from socks (or around your waist from pants or panties) do not always mean a pathological cause of edema.

“Sock or any indentations for that matter occur when pressure displaces fluid in the underlying tissue,” says Jenepher Piper, a family practice nurse practitioner for Maryland Family Care for 20+ years and a former nurse with Home Care Nurse for Johns Hopkins Home Care.

Piper continues, “This could just be because socks are too tight or because the person has been standing or sitting too long, particularly in the older and obese populations, but also in thin individuals.

“As long as the sock indentations resolve with rest and are not persistent, there should be little concern for an underlying heart or kidney issue.”

Are you still worried about those nasty looking sock indentations?

Here are some things you can do to resolve your fear, based on my own experience.

Viewing Foot Veins and Natural Indents

If you can see veins in your feet and about the ankles, this is a good sign, because true edema obscures these.

Visible veins: reassurance. Source: Ioana Davies, Dreamstine.com 

I checked my veins every day, imprinting in my head what they look like.

It was reassuring that every day they looked the same: prominent, no “fading.”

Note your foot’s natural grooves and indents. If you’re overweight they will be less visible.

The more I inspected all these features, the less my “edema” looked serious.

I had skinny ankles with prominent veins coursing through them, plus deep grooves amid the soft tissue.

And this meant that the “edema” was apparently only in the vicinity of the sock line – which is not how lower leg edema typically presents.

It can be scary if you see deep impressions from the socks but don’t have any lifestyle habits that cause edema such as excessive sitting, lack of exercise and a high sodium diet.

Premenstrual syndrome and side effects of drugs are two more non-serious causes of edema.

So if none of these apply to you, as they did not apply to me, the sock impressions can be alarming.

Indents made by fingers in a person with serious disease. Shutterstock/Zay Nyi Nyi

Avoid Obsessive Pitting Checks

I found myself repeatedly checking for pitting (prolonged impressions left after pressing a fingertip into the skin). I also used the tip of a felt pen.

Pitting will occur! It’s SKIN you’re pressing, not concrete; of COURSE there will be an indent left!

In normal skin the indent will disappear rapidly, in several seconds.

In “pitting edema” caused by a kidney, liver or heart problem (see image above), the impression will persist for at least a minute.

Stop repeatedly jamming fingertips and hard blunt tips like the ends of felt pens into your skin. I eventually got tired of this and quit cold turkey.

Look at Other People’s Legs

It will help to find sock indents in other people, but it depends where you find these people.

If you find them at a gym, this will be more reassuring because you know they work out.

I never checked other people’s calves before for this, but once I began doing it, I realized just how COMMON harmless sock indentations really are.

So many 20-something people at the gym have these!

They are most noticeable in people who remove their socks and put on peds (ankle booties) for their workouts.

The sock impressions remain! I kept seeing this over and over.

So I began thinking, Gee, all these 20-somethings who work out can’t possibly have a heart or kidney problem!

Do Indent Tests on Other Parts of Your Body

Who gets edema in their wrists? Yet I began noticing impressions left by the rubber bands I’d wrap around my wrists. I have rather thin, veiny wrists.

I’d use the rubber bands at the gym to hold tinfoil around my protein drink top, and when done, wrap them around my wrists to take home and reuse.

At home upon removing them I saw the prominent indents.

Yet the skin was not puffy, smooth or edematous-looking.

I did impression tests on my face, too; lots of skin indents (that of course, quickly disappeared).

Stop wearing tight socks to minimize the indentations.

Time passage will also be reassuring, especially if you’ve all along been doing intense exercise and eating healthy, and have no concerning symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, new-onset fatigue and coughing.

Patients suffering from conditions such as coronary artery disease, obesity and diabetes turn to Nurse Practitioner Piper to help them best manage their overall health.

Lorra Garrick has been covering medical, fitness and cybersecurity topics for many years, having written thousands of articles for print magazines and websites, including as a ghostwriter. She’s also a former ACE-certified personal trainer.  

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Sources:  mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/edema/basics/causes/con-20033037

cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/swelling.html

Should You Worry About Sock Indentation Marks On Your Legs?

If you wear very tight socks, sock marks will appear on your legs the moment you remove them after a long day.  However, your legs may be signaling underlying health conditions. Peripheral edema is one of them.  If the marks are mild and do not happen often, then you should not worry. If the marks recur or the swelling gets worse, it could be a sign of a chronic health problem such as diabetes or heart disease.  

Sock indentation marks often take the exact shape of the socks worn. These indentations are not normal even when they happen occasionally and should be evaluated by a health professional.  

Peripheral Edema is The Most Common Trigger  

Your feet, ankle, and lower legs are the most common places you will see edema resulting from fluid buildup in your body. Defined as palpable swelling resulting from increased fluid volumes in a tissue, it can happen in any part of your body. But because of the forces of gravity, it appears as painless swelling in the lower extremities of your body. Understand that there is localized and generalized edema. Generalized appears in the form of collected fluid volumes in many body organs, and localized occurs in certain parts of your body. Leg edema is the most common localized type.  

 Peripheral edema is not painful and is mostly caused by a systemic problem within your kidney or heart or issues with veins within the area affected. If you only have swellings in the legs without pitting, you could be having problems with your lymphatic system or thyroid. Pitting edema is when indentations are left when pressure is applied behind on the skin. The skin around the affected area may feel heavy and tight, and could also appear stretched and shiny.  

How Does Peripheral Edema Occur? 

Edema occurs when fluid from the capillaries flow inside the interstitial space. The condition can be a clinical sign of various diseases, with its progression often accompanied by physiological changes. It is a process triggered by increased pressure within the smallest blood vessels – the capillaries. Capillaries distribute oxygenated blood to tissues and transport it to the veins from the tissues.  

Pressure build-up within the capillaries forces water out of the blood vessels and distribute it in the tissues. This then leads to an increase of protein in the blood causing more fluid to be pushed back to the vessels. The factors contributing to the formation of periphery edema include: 

• Obstructed lymphatic drainage 
• Increased hydrostatic pressure 
• Increased vessel wall permeability 
• Water retention in tissues 
• Increased tissue oncotic pressure

What Causes Peripheral Edema? 

Older people are at a higher risk of having large collections of fluid around the feet. Standing or sitting for too long can also cause swelling. After taking off shoes or socks, you may notice socks indentation marks. The signs are not always a cause for worry, unless the pitting does not clear up quickly. One of the most serious causes of peripheral edema is venous insufficiency. Certain antidepressants such as blood pressure medications can also contribute to the occurrence of edema. Should you swell when you’re under medication, let your doctor know.   

Venous Insufficiency  

Venous insufficiency is a condition that can be signaled by swollen feet and sock indentation marks. If you have had clots in your legs, you may be at risk of this condition. When the walls of the veins inside your legs become weak, and the valves repelling blood into your veins get damaged, venous insufficiency is likely to occur. Because of the damage to the valves, some of the blood flows back and collects in the veins of the legs and feet. Compression stockings, in this case, will be necessary to maintain a steady flow of blood. Avoid tight socks that could leave indentations behind.  

When to See Your Doctor 

Persistent peripheral edema needs a physical examination for proper diagnosis. Because some conditions linked to sock marks and swelling are serious, the underlying cause needs to be established. Edema resolves after the treatment of the underlying cause. A detailed medical history, imaging tests, urine, and blood tests may be needed.   

If only one leg is affected, there could be a possibility of cellulitis. Sock marks could also be a sign of existing blood clots in the leg, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis. Report this to your doctor immediately to prevent the clot from finding its way to the lungs. Should it settle in your lungs, pulmonary embolism, a fatal condition could set in.   

Peripheral edema becomes more apparent with age and can often be controlled with home care such as elevating the legs, limiting the dietary intake of sodium, and standing less. If it persists, it may be a signal of severe illnesses such as congestive heart failure. Reporting sock marks to your doctor early enough can be a means of preventing edema complications.  

Socks Leaving Indentations Around Ankles? [Archive]

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worriednow22

08-10-15, 00:55

Hi,

so I wore some tight socks today and noticed when I took them off they left kinda deep indent/rings above my ankles. I have had this happen before but it seemed deeper/worse this time. There was even an area that was kinda swollen below the marks. It’s been about 1.5 hours since I took my socks off and the marks are slowly getting back to normal.

I am a little freaked out because I read online this can be known as “edema” and is related to your heart and kidneys. The thing is, I can remember getting marks like this for my whole life when wearing tight socks. But this time, it was just a bit deeper and created a small bump/swollen area near the ring also. What do you guys think?

What do you guys think?

Your anxiety is lying to you and causing you to think totally irrationally.

Positive thoughts

worriednow22

08-10-15, 01:33

Your anxiety is lying to you and causing you to think totally irrationally.

Positive thoughts

Thanks but there is a decently deep ring around my ankles from the sock. The mark is still not totally gone.

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I tried the “pitting edema” test and it doesnt seem to make a dent. I press down on my leg for 15 seconds and no dent. Yet the socks made a big dent over the course of say 6 hours.

Your anxiety will not listen to reason. If indeed you feel you’re in trouble, go to the ER. Let us know what they say.

Positive thoughts

This happens all the time with my socks i wear for work, professional wear. They are super tight round the ankles and give me indents and hurt, the indents sometimes take a whole day to go away,

I have normal blood pressure, had blood tests. ekg etc. my heart is fine. Its just your anxiety lying to you about socks, tell it to leave you alone.

worriednow22

08-10-15, 03:22

This happens all the time with my socks i wear for work, professional wear. They are super tight round the ankles and give me indents and hurt, the indents sometimes take a whole day to go away,

I have normal blood pressure, had blood tests. ekg etc. my heart is fine. Its just your anxiety lying to you about socks, tell it to leave you alone.

Thanks. Was it an actual ident? Like, it was a round dent all the way around your legs? I am not just talking about some very faint lines, like my skin actually sinks down a little and is dented in like the socks compressed my skin.

Yes it was an actual indent, i have other socks that leave impressions but this is an indent, It makes my ankle look sort of deformed as if someone tied a tight rope around it.

Thats basically whats happening with your socks, theyre really tight at the top and this happens, I dont like wearing these socks often as i have other pairs that dont do that

worriednow22

08-10-15, 04:20

Thanks for the reply. I have researched this and it says this is an indication of “edema.” How are you sure you don’t suffer from the same condition as me? Just curious.

have you read the symptoms of edema?

worriednow22

08-10-15, 04:56

Yea. I read that socks making the indentions can mean you have it. There are a lot of sites that say this.

it’s most likely that you’re wearing tight socks, I’ve not had any tight socks for awhile but I love feeling how funny and ridgy the skin is after a day wearing them. I don’t think it’s anything to worry about 🙂

Don’t worry. Was it a tight socks?

Some people’s skin is more susceptible to dents than others. All depends on the thickness of the person’s skin etc…

If I wear slightly tight socks, I get VERY deep indentations sometimes that seem to last forever! If I wear boxers with slightly tight elastic around the waist I get indentations there to! Sometimes it’s a little surprising when I notice it but it’s perfectly normal… 🙂

daisyflower

08-10-15, 15:16

I get this every day and always have done, thought everyone did. The worst is when I have to go bare leg with a nice pair of shoes after wearing socks all day and you can’t get rid of it 😂😂 stop worrying. If you wanna see what really would be considered a problem in young people, think of going into a retirement home and the feet there…sandals and sippers dig in so far by the end of the day that they’re shiny and purple and bulging out of the shoe, like if you were to squeeze a sausage.

Seriously, stop worrying

My mother who is diabetic has edema sometimes. You will notice it very easily. Once you press your finger into the skin it leaves an indent that slowly comes out. There is noticeable swelling.

I had a full physical done by a doctor and came out fine.

If you cannot be convinced by any of us a doctor would ease your mind possibly. But 99.9% sure its your anxiety.

I know this post is a few months old, but depending on how tight your socks were it’s normal for them to leave an indentation. I have several pairs that do the same to me.

If you had edema you would have noticeable swelling of the foot and ankle. If they look normal, then it isn’t edema.

Water retention is a possible culprit, but I’m positive it’s normal.

Sparkling_Fairy

29-01-16, 18:08

I thought this was normal?
I’ve always had my socks leave indents around my ankles. Ever day for my entire life. Really never thought this was strange

I thought this was normal?
I’ve always had my socks leave indents around my ankles. Ever day for my entire life. Really never thought this was strange

Exactly!

Positive thoughts

MyNameIsTerry

30-01-16, 05:03

It just means your socks are tight. It’s only the same as leaning on something for long enough for it to leave temporary indentations.

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Fluid Buildup in Your Body

What Is Pitting Edema?

Pitting edema is when a swollen part of your body has a dimple (or pit) after you press it for a few seconds. It can be a sign of a serious health issue.

Pitting vs. Non-Pitting Edema

Edema (swelling) usually happens in your feet, ankles, or legs. But you also might notice it in your face, hands, arms, or other areas.

If you press your finger to a swollen area, it will usually bounce right back. If it leaves a dimple, you have what’s called a pitting edema.

Symptoms of Pitting Edema

Many of the symptoms of pitting edema are similar to other types of edema. The symptoms will depend on what part of your body is swollen and may include:

• A full or heavy feeling
• Joints that may be hard to move
• Stretched, shiny, or reddened skin
• Warm or hot skin
• Dough-like skin
• Tenderness
• Trouble walking
• Fatigue

These symptoms may be a sign of a more serious health problem:

Pitting Edema Causes and Risk Factors

Edema is caused by extra fluid in your tissues. This can happen for many reasons, including:

For some people, pitting edema can be a sign of a more serious health issue, such as:

• Blood clot: One of these in a deep vein can cause edema in the region of the clot. This is called “deep vein thrombosis,” or DVT. If a DVT is present in one leg, edema may be present in just one leg.
• Congestive heart failure: If your heart is too weak to pump blood around your body the way it should, fluid will build up in your tissues. Many people with heart problems get swelling in their legs.
• Kidney disease: It’s your kidneys’ job to get rid of extra salt and water from your body. If they aren’t working right, you can get high blood pressure and pitting edema.
• Liver disease: If blood isn’t flowing normally through your liver, edema can form in your lower legs.
• Lung disease: If the pressure in your heart or lungs gets too high because of a disease like emphysema, pitting edema can show up in your legs or feet.
• Vein problems: If your veins have trouble bringing blood back up from your feet to your heart, blood can pool in your feet and ankles. Extra fluid leaks out of your blood vessels and into nearby tissue.

Pitting edema can happen to anyone. But it’s more likely if you:

• Are pregnant
• Have other chronic illnesses like heart, kidney, or liver disease
• Have a traumatic injury
• Eat too much salt or processed food
• Take certain medications
• Are inactive, especially when it’s hot

Pitting Edema Diagnosis

If you notice signs of pitting edema, see your doctor as soon as you can. They’ll look at it and ask about other symptoms. They may test your blood or urine to check your liver or kidney function. You might have an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and other tests to check your heart.

Grading pitting edema

The doctor may give your pitting edema a grade or measure it. These grades, from 1 to 4, tell you how serious it is. The system is based on how deep the pits are and how long they last after you press the swollen area.

• 1+: You can barely see the pit.
• 2+: You see a slight pit. It goes away within 15 seconds.
• 3+: You see a deeper pit. It takes up to 30 seconds to go away.
• 4+: The pit is deep and takes more than 30 seconds to go away.

Pitting Edema Treatment

Treatment for your edema will depend on the cause. Your doctor may recommend that you:

• Get treatment for a related chronic illness.
• Eat less salt.
• Take a drug called a diuretic that helps your body get rid of extra fluid.
• Wear compression stockings, sleeves, or gloves to keep pressure on the swollen area and stop fluid from building up.
• Raise the part of your body with the pitted edema above your heart a few times during the day or while you sleep.
• Do exercises that help lower swelling.

When to get emergency help

Get help for pitting edema right away if you have chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes, trouble breathing, dizziness, confusion, or fainting spells. These are signs that you might have a serious heart problem or a blood clot in your lungs.

Pitting Edema Prevention

If you’re getting treatment for the cause, the pitting edema should get better. You can help prevent it from happening again by lowering salt in your diet, staying active, and wearing compression stockings, sleeves, or gloves.

How to get rid of and prevent sock marks

How to get rid of and prevent sock marks

 
How many times have you come across those annoying sock marks, which refuse to fade in time for you to flaunt your legs in those sexy
sandals or that uber hot mini? Many occasions I suppose. And each time you have had to give up the minis or sandals that you had
originally planned to wear and shift to wearing something that will help in hiding those marks.
 
Well don’t worry any more as I have found some amazing ways to make you stick to your plans to flaunt your gorgeous legs, without
those sock marks ruining your evening.
 

So here are a few ways by which you can get rid of sock marks and also prevent them from turning up.
 
Get Rid of Those Sock Marks
 
You have got those sock marks and need to get rid of them as soon as possible before you go out for the evening. Here are some wonder
tips to make those marks disappear:
 
1. Directly applying protein on the sock marks helps to get rid of them. Crack an egg, extract the egg white and whip it up. Apply
this directly on your sock marks. Leave it for a few minutes to dry and then wash it off.
 
2. Take a couple of Vitamin E capsules and open them to extract the oil. Apply this oil directly on your sock mark and rub it in
gently. Vitamin E smoothes out the skin and lessens the lines and wrinkles on it.
 
3. Exfoliate the sock marks. Your moisturizing lotion and sugar can make a quick exfoliating and moisturizing scrub that will work
wonders on your sock marks. Take a tablespoon of lotion in a bowl and add a tablespoon of sugar and mix it up to form a gritty paste.
Apply this paste on the sock mark and gently rub it to exfoliate the area. Rinse it off with water and get a smoother appearance.
 
4. A quick hot shower will also do wonders on your sock marks. The moisture from the steam will ease out your sock marks and make
them disappear. After you get out of the shower, take a towel and rub it vigorously on your sock marks to eliminate any remaining
marks. Later rub in some moisturizer to smoothen the area.
 
Prevent Those Sock Marks
 
It is always better to try and prevent those sock marks. Follow the tips below to prevent those ugly marks to form on your legs:
 
1. Try using peds socks as they will leave lesser and coverable marks.
 
2. You can also wear ankle socks for the same effect.
 
3. If it looks okay on your dress, then fold the sock top down to your ankle. As your ankles will be thinner than your calves,
there will be less visible sock marks.
 
4. If you have a planned outing, then remove your socks at least an hour before. This will give them time to fade out.
 
Now that you know how to get rid of sock marks, there is no need for you to shy away from those dresses and shoes that flaunt your legs.
 
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How do you know if compression socks are too tight?

One of the biggest complaints about compression socks is that they are too tight. People who wear compression socks often find them to be uncomfortable. Sometimes people who wear compression socks stop wearing them because they find them to be intolerable.

Compression socks don’t do any good unless you wear them. That’s why everyone who wears compression garments of any kind needs to know when compression socks are really too tight, and they need a bigger size, when you need a different compression level, and when there are other reasons for discomfort and what to do about them.

Some objective signs you need larger compression socks

Let’s be real about the symptoms of tight compression socks. If your eyes bug out of your head, that’s not because your compression socks are too tight. And it’s not a legitimate excuse for canceling your gym membership that you get all the exercise you need by putting on and taking off your compression socks every day.

But these symptoms are actionable indications that your compression socks are too tight:

• Wearing compression socks leaves marks on your skin.
• Wearing compression socks changes the color of your skin.
• Wearing your compression socks hurts.
• You can’t get your compression socks on no matter how hard you try.

We’ll take a look at each of these problems one by one.

What do you do when compression socks leave marks on your skin?

It’s not unusual for socks to leave marks on your skin, even if you aren’t wearing compression socks. Socks have elastic bands on top to keep them from sliding down your legs. Pressure from the elastic leaves a mark on your skin.

If wearing compression socks leaves marks on your skin, chances are the marks are caused by a combination of two factors:

• The red circle around your leg left by the top of the sock is a sign that the sock is tight, and
• The condition for which you are wearing compression socks, such as lymphedema or venous reflux disease, is making your legs swell.

There are days that leg swelling is worse than others. If you consume too much sodium, your legs may swell, and you may have red marks on your skin. Hormonal changes and hot weather can cause your legs to swell. So can gaining weight, especially when you gain water weight due to congestive heart failure (and should consult your doctor).

If you are just starting with compression socks, or you haven’t worn compression socks for several days or longer and you are getting back into your routine, they may not have had a chance to do their work. That red mark on your leg may be much less noticeable tomorrow and the next day and the next when your legs aren’t as swollen.

But if you wear compression socks regularly, and you get red marks on your skin regularly, that’s a sign your socks are too small.

Some wearers will need extra wide calf compression socks.

Many wearers of compression socks need more room at the calves to prevent tightness behind the knee. Look for brands that contain more spandex woven into the fabric to give you a perfect fit. You want a softer elastic band at the top of your extra wide compression socks so they won’t dig into your skin. You may feel a lot more comfortable in extra wide calf compression socks with ridged material that supports your calves but also has a stylish look.

What do you when compression socks change the color of your skin?

Blanching of the skin isn’t unusual for wearers of thigh-highs or compression stockings. Your skin may look unusually pale when you take your compression garments off, and then return to its normal color in an hour or so.

This skin color change isn’t usually a sign that your compression stockings are too tight. It’s more likely to be a sign that you are a little dehydrated. It can also help to use a moisturizing cream when you aren’t wearing your compression stockings.

What do you do when wearing compression socks or compression stockings hurts?

Compression socks and compression stockings should never hurt. If they hurt, you are either wearing a size that is too small or your socks are compression levels that is too strong.

The first thing to do is to take new measurements of your legs. You need to measure the circumference of your legs at the narrow point just about your ankles. You need to measure the circumference of your leg at the widest point of your calves. If you are wearing thigh-highs, you need to measure the circumference of your thighs. Unless you are still growing upward, you don’t need to remeasure length.

Use these measurements to choose the right size of compression garment. When you are buying new compression socks or compression stockings, consider the location of the pain. If your toes hurt, consider wearing open-toed compression socks or compression stockings. If you have pain behind your knee, make sure your compression garments aren’t bunching up behind your knees. And let your doctor now that you have had to get larger compression socks.

What do you do when you can’t get compression socks on at all?

There’s a special skill to putting on compression socks. Some people try bunching their socks around their feet and then pulling them up a little at a time. The problem with this approach is that it bunches al of the compression around your feet. That makes it harder to pull your socks up.

An easier approach is to insert your hand and grab your stocking at the top of the heel pocket. While still holding the heel pocket, turn the stocking down toward the toe. Then open the stocking and slide your foot in.

Compression garment wearers who cannot reach their feet may need to use a SIMON donning device to help you reach your feet.

If these techniques don’t work for you, then the problem may really be that your compression socks or compression stockings are too small. Check your measurements again. Your measurements may have changed, and it’s easy to get the wrong size.

What do you do if you know you have the right size, but the garments still feel too tight?

Size is the tricky part of getting the right fit with compression socks and compression stockings, but it’s not the only factor. Compression socks and compression stockings also come at different compression levels. We’ve saved compression levels for last, but they are equally important with size for getting a comfortable fit.

Compression socks and stockings come in different levels of compression for different purposes: The pressure in compression garments is measured in mmHg, millimeters of mercury, the same as your blood pressure:

• 8 to 15 mmHg is light compression. Even if you don’t have lymphedema or a vascular problem in your legs, this level of pressure may help you feel less fatigued and more energized if you have to stand all day. It also may help prevent the formation of spider veins during pregnancy.
• 15 to 20 mmHg is moderate compression. This is the compression level used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during long segments of air travel.
• 20 to 30 mmHg is firm compression. This is the pressure used after surgical procedures on leg veins, for moderate to severe lymphedema, for a known tendency for DVT, and to prevent orthostatic hypotension, suddenly low blood pressure that can cause someone to pass out when moving from a seated position to a standing position.
• 30 to 40 mmHg is extra-firm compression. This is the pressure used to treat severe varicose veins, severe lymphedema, and recovery from DVT. It’s the pressure level you get in the stockings you are sent home with after vein surgery.

We always recommend checking your size and your donning technique before trying to change your compression level. Always try to use the compression level your doctor prescribes. But if the compression is just too much, wearing compression socks and compression stockings is still better than not. Let your doctor know there is a problem and shop here when you are ready for new compression socks.

90,000 How to reduce the risk of developing leg lymphedema

This information provides information on how to reduce your risk of developing leg lymphedema.

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About Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a pathological condition accompanied by edema that can develop in the legs after removal or injury of the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures found throughout the body. They move fluid away from different parts of your body.The inability to drain fluid leads to tissue edema.

During the operation, your lymph nodes in your pelvis were removed to get rid of the remaining cancer cells. This increases the risk of developing leg lymphedema. The risk is higher if you have received radiation therapy or have lymph nodes removed in your groin. If you have only your pelvic lymph nodes removed, you have less risk of developing leg lymphedema.

Lymphedema can develop immediately after surgery or years later.

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Risk factors for the development of leg lymphedema

Risk factors for leg lymphedema include:

• weight gain or overweight;
• infection of the affected leg;
• radiotherapy of the pelvic area;
• reappearance of cancer.

There are other factors that are believed to increase this risk. These include:

• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Airplane flights.
• Compression of the leg. This occurs when there is a tight ring of pressure in one area of ​​the leg and is often caused by wearing certain clothing.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.

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How to reduce the risk of developing lymphedema

It is not possible to predict which patient will develop lymphedema, but preventive measures exist to reduce the risk of lymphedema.

Protect your skin

One of the measures to reduce the risk of developing lymphedema is to maximize the protection of the skin from injury or infection. This is due to the fact that cells begin to enter the affected area that fight the infection, which, in turn, causes swelling. The legs may simply not be able to handle this extra fluid.

Treat cuts and scrapes

1. Wash area with soap and water.
2. Apply first aid ointment to it.
3. Place a clean, dry gauze pad or bandage on top (Band-Aid ^® ).

Treat burns

1. Wrap an ice pack in a towel and place it on the burn for 15 minutes. You can also rinse the burn with cold water.
2. Wash area with soap and water.
3. Apply first aid ointment to it.
4. Place a clean, dry gauze pad or bandage on top.

Watch for symptoms of infection, which include:

• redness;

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• heating of surrounding tissues;
• sensitivity.

Call your doctor or nurse if you have any of these symptoms.

Do not wear tight clothing

Do not wear tight-fitting clothing that leaves deep marks on your legs, such as socks or sweatpants with elastic cuffs. Wear loose fitting clothing that does not leave marks on your legs.

Compression garments that prevent severe swelling work differently. It provides even pressure on the leg and the correct flow of fluid through it.You can find out more about compression stockings in the Compression Stockings section of this resource.

Avoid extreme temperatures

Intense heat and cold can cause fluid to build up in the leg and cause swelling. Avoid or shorten your time in hot tubs or saunas.

Be careful when flying an airplane

If you are at risk of lymphedema, air travel is associated with certain negative factors, including:

• Interior pressure.The cabin pressure is usually slightly less than the ground pressure. This stretches the skin and can accumulate fluid in the legs.
• Stationary seat for extended periods of time. If you do not move for an extended period of time, fluid may accumulate in your legs.
• Lifting and carrying luggage can cause muscle tension.
• Dehydration (when your body does not receive the amount of water it needs).

Here are some tips to help you reduce your risk of developing lymphedema:

• Buy a seat with sufficient legroom, such as a front seat.
• Ask for help with carrying, lifting, or removing overly heavy baggage.
• Get up and walk back and forth in the aisle of the aircraft, if possible.
• While sitting, do simple foot and ankle exercises. Exercise throughout the flight will help restore circulation and movement of lymphatic fluid. You can try the following exercises:
  • Point your toes toward the ceiling and then lower them toward the floor.
  • Make circular movements with your feet in one direction and then in the other direction.
• Wear loose fitting clothing.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Do not eat salty foods.
• Ask your doctor if you need to take antibiotic prescriptions with you when you travel.

Other ways to reduce risk

• Do not give injections (shots) or acupuncture in the affected leg (s).
• Do not use sharp pedicure tools. Use cuticle cream and file your nails instead of trimming them.
• Moisturize frequently to avoid flaking and cracking.
• Keep the area between your toes clean and dry to prevent the development of infections.
• Don’t go barefoot.
• Make sure the shoes fit your feet to avoid blisters.
• Make sure toe rings or ankle bracelets are loose.
• Try to sit cross-legged as little as possible.
• Choose a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to protect your skin from sunburn.
• Try not to gain weight, as being overweight is one of the risk factors for developing lymphedema. If you are overweight, try to lose weight.
• Limit salt intake. Its use can lead to edema, which will lead to excessive stress on the lymphatic system.

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How to recognize the first signs of lymphedema

After surgery, all patients develop edema at the site of the incision (surgical suture). This is normal and resolves several weeks after surgery.

Edema caused by lymphedema usually occurs in the lower leg (s). If left untreated, it can spread all over the leg, right down to the trunk. At first, this swelling may appear and disappear. It may decrease as you lift your leg above your chest.

Other early symptoms may include a feeling of heaviness in your leg (s), or a feeling that clothes, socks, or shoes are crushing you.

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Treatment of lymphedema

As lymphedema progresses, the edema will remain longer or not go away at all. Raising your legs up can help in the beginning, but this method will stop working over time. At this stage, you will need the help of a lymphedema therapist. This therapy is called complex decongestant therapy.

It includes:

• wearing a bandage;
• manual lymphatic drainage;
• compression stockings;
• skin care;
• physical activity.

wearing a bandage;

The bandage is a special tight bandage for your legs. Not everyone is shown wearing a bandage.
If you need to apply a bandage, this can be done in a variety of ways. You will discuss them with your therapist and choose the best one for you.

manual lymphatic drainage;

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a light massage. It removes fluid from your feet to where it will be easier for your body to process. MLD is performed in a specific sequence, depending on which lymph nodes are removed. Your therapist will tell you which manual lymphatic drainage sequence is right for you.

compression stockings;

Compression stockings help the lymphatic system to function more efficiently.Some people choose to wear them to reduce their risk of developing lymphedema. It is important to choose the right stockings. Improperly fitted stockings can cause lymphedema.

• Make sure that the stockings do not irritate or leave marks on the skin. It is best if a therapist who specializes in lymphedema can match stockings for you. This way you can be sure that they are right for you.
• We recommend wearing light compression stockings.Light compression stockings will have pressure markings from 15 to 20 mm Hg. If the swelling increases, you may need higher compression stockings.
• Compression stockings come in different heights and can be knee-length, thigh-length or tights.

Skin Care;

Keep your skin clean and hydrated. This is important to reduce the risk of infection. The risk of developing lymphedema is lower if you don’t have infections on your feet.

Exercises

Light exercise such as walking is a great way to get fluid to move more efficiently through your body. Try to walk every day if possible.

We will list some exercises that will help you maintain flexibility and strength. Check with your doctor before starting exercise.

If approved by your doctor, do the exercises once a day. Stop doing them if you feel pain, discomfort, weakness (an unusually strong feeling of tiredness or weakness), or if you experience swelling.

The video below will help you learn how to do these exercises and stretches.

Deep Breathing

To stimulate fluid movement, start with deep breathing. Take no more than 3 deep breaths at a time to avoid dizziness.

Walking in place

1. Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
2. Slowly raise 1 knee without bending it or leaning back (see.picture 1).
3. Lower your leg and place your foot back on the floor.
4. Repeat 10-15 times.
5. Do this exercise on the other leg.

Figure 1. Walking in place

Seated leg swings

1. Sit on a chair. Place your feet on the floor.
2. Swing 1 foot forward from the floor so that it is extended in front of you (see Figure 2).
3. Stay in this position, counting aloud to 5.
4. Lower your foot to the floor.
5. Repeat 10-15 times.
6. Do this exercise on the other leg.

Figure 2. Seated leg swings

Alphabet for ankle

Move your feet as if you were writing the letters of the alphabet (see Figure 3). Write letters with each foot at least 2 times.

Figure 3.Ankle alphabet

Stretch

As you recover, you will be able to do stretching exercises. They will help relax the muscles in your legs and thighs. The timing of when you can do these exercises will depend on the type of surgery you had. Only begin these stretching exercises when your doctor has confirmed that it is safe to do so.

Shin Stretch

1. Get into a sitting position with your legs straight.
2. Wrap a towel around the instep of the arch of the foot (see Figure 4).
3. Pull the towel gently without bending your knee.
4. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
5. Repeat 5 times. Then do the exercise for the other leg.

   Figure 4. Calf stretch

Hamstring Stretch

1. Get into a sitting position with your legs straight.
2. Stretch to touch your toes, keeping your knees and back straight (see Figure 5).
3. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
4. Repeat 5 times.

   Figure 5. Stretching the muscles of the back of the thigh

Stretching the thigh muscles

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent.
2. Cross your legs and pull on the leg that is closer to your chest (see.Figure 6).
3. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
4. Repeat 5 times. Then stretch the other leg.

   Figure 6. Stretching the thigh muscles

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Other treatments for lymphedema

There are other treatments for lymphedema. Talk to your doctor or lymphedema therapist which is right for you.

Other treatments for lymphedema include:

• Scar treatment. Scars left over from surgery can make it harder for your body to remove fluid. Scar treatment helps soften the area around the scar and make it less tight. It will help drain fluid away from your feet.
• Improving posture.
• Use of kinesiology tape for athletes.

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Call your doctor or nurse if you have:

• Temperature 100.4 ° F (38 ° C) or higher

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• a new or incomprehensible type of pain, or sensitivity in the legs or feet;
• Increased feeling of warmth in the legs around the affected skin;
• Redness of the leg (s) or foot that does not go away;
• More severe swelling of the leg (s) or foot;
• Feeling of heaviness in the legs, which does not stop within 1 week.

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Appointment

Talk to your healthcare professional to make an appointment with a lymphedema therapist. They will work together to decide which lymphedema therapy is right for you. After your doctor gives a referral, you will be contacted to make an appointment. If you have any questions, call the Rehabilitation Service at 212-639-7833.

Lymphedema therapy is available at several Memorial Sloan Kettering centers.For more information, see www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/rehabilitation/medicine-therapy.

To find a lymphedema therapist in your area, visit the websites below:

Klose Training

www.klosetraining.com

Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy

www.nortonschool.com

Academy of Lymphatic Studies

www.acols.com

Lymphatic Association of North America

www.clt-lana.org

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Resources

American Cancer Society (ACS)

Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema.

800-227-2345

Cancer Information Service (CIS)

Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema.

1-800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237)

National Lymphedema Network

Provides educational materials and residential referrals.

800-541-3259 or 415-908-3681

Lymphology Association of North America

Provides educational materials and residential referrals.

773-756-8971

Lymphatic Education and Research Network

Provides teaching materials and research support for lymphedema.

516-625-9675

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90,000 5 foot problems that socks can tell about

If you often wear socks, you may notice characteristic marks on your feet, which are left by elastic bands.It happens that sock marks itch, and we think that we chose the wrong size or that the socks turned out to be of poor quality. It happens that the prints of the elastic bands of socks suggest: we have problems with our feet!

Too much salt

If sock marks appear regularly, regardless of what kind of socks you wear, at any time of the year and in any weather – think about your diet! Perhaps you are overusing salt? Salt is important and even necessary, but its excess can provoke edema.

Too little water

Sock prints can appear even when you and I forget to drink water. Just plain water, not tea, coffee or juices! Perhaps you have heard that a lack of water negatively affects the skin, and if not a mirror, then maybe the socks trying to write SOS on your feet will remind you to remember to maintain the water-salt balance?

Preparations

A side effect of various drugs, and, first of all, oral contraceptives, may be swelling of the legs, in which case the socks will again serve as an indicator: a clear strip with a clear pattern should suggest that it might be worthwhile to look at your doctor again and tell something new?

Differential pressure

If you react to the weather in the same way as a barometer does, and if your legs swell at the slightest decrease in atmospheric pressure, and your socks magically become two sizes smaller, you should at least think about moving or doing more. some kind of sports.

Problems with vessels

If your legs get tired quickly, often hurt, especially in the evening, if the very thought of uncomfortable squeezing socks causes irritation – perhaps these are problems with blood vessels. In this case, it is worth abandoning conventional socks in favor of compression socks. By the way, it is worth thinking about compression knitwear for those who spend a lot of time on their feet or who are actively involved in sports. Protect blood vessels from a young age!

The problem may not be in the legs at all, but in the socks themselves: too narrow a leg or side, a thin elastic band that cuts into the skin.If everything is okay, just buy other socks next time and choose them more carefully and even picky!

To correctly combine bright colored tights with an image, you need a very delicate taste, or the help of experts with a developed sense of aesthetics.
Choose brightly colored tights on your own to match your look – play with fire.

– Photographer Andrey Borodin

90,000 Summer attack – leg swelling.5 expert advice on what to do about it

Summer trouble – leg swelling. 5 expert tips on what to do with it

In summer, especially in hot and stuffy weather, edema is a particularly common problem, causing pain and a feeling of heaviness in the legs, and can often indicate dangerous diseases – heart and kidney failure, thyroid disorders , venous thrombosis or others. How to reduce leg swelling and protect yourself from possible venous diseases, share tips Euroaptieka pharmacist Zane Melberga and phlebologist Dr.Mauriņa vēnu klīnika Sandra Prave .

What contributes to leg swelling?

“Almost every one of us has come across the fact that socks put on in the morning leave a faint mark on our feet, or that by the evening the shoes seem to be a size smaller. Undoubtedly, hot weather is also a test for our veins, because in the heat their walls relax, due to which the veins become wider, the valves in them are not able to provide the correct one-way blood flow from the feet to the center of the body, thus causing venous congestion, in as a result, the liquid part of the blood passes into the surrounding tissues, and edema forms.In people with relatively healthy veins, the swelling is less pronounced, while in those who already have some kind of venous disease, the swelling is much more pronounced, ”notes phlebologist Dr. Mauriņa vēnu klīnika Sandra Prave .

In addition, a prolonged stay in one position – sitting or standing – contributes to the swelling of the legs. This is due to the fact that during a prolonged static load, the calf muscles, feet and knee joints are not involved, which, in parallel with the work of the heart, help to direct venous blood in the right direction.In hot and especially stuffy weather, it is recommended to choose the most comfortable and breathable shoes, and ladies should definitely avoid wearing high-heeled shoes all day long. An additional load on the legs, and at the same time edema, is caused by an increased body weight, therefore, in people leading an active lifestyle, swelling of the legs is not pronounced, and the risk of venous diseases is also lower.

When should you start worrying about leg swelling?

Euroaptieka pharmacist Zane Melberga notes that if swelling and fatigue of the legs appear only in the evening, then there is no reason for concern – you need to rinse your feet with cool water, raise them higher and allow them to rest.Meanwhile, if the swelling of the legs continues for several days in a row, and in the evening because of the swelling, it is not possible to examine the ankle, and also then, if the swelling is not seasonal, it is necessary to consult a doctor or phlebologist to make sure that these symptoms are not the beginning of a venous diseases. In cases where dilated veins in the form of a blue mesh and nodules are visible on the legs, this may already indicate serious health problems that affect the quality of life, therefore, in such cases, it is recommended to consult a specialist in a timely manner.

The phlebologist notes that such a seemingly trifle as swelling of the legs seems unimportant, but it may also indicate some kind of disease. Heart failure, venous insufficiency, lymphostasis, post-traumatic edema, edema caused by excess weight, edema caused by joint stiffness are the most common pathologies that doctors have to deal with. In more rare cases, swelling of the legs may also indicate renal failure. Sudden swelling of the legs is especially dangerous.In such cases, an urgent consultation with a phlebologist is necessary, because often the cause is deep vein thrombosis, which, in the absence of timely treatment, can lead to life-threatening complications. In such a situation, it is necessary to start the correct treatment as soon as possible, which will not only improve the results of therapy, but also reduce the occurrence of life-threatening complications. It is also recommended to consult a phlebologist in a situation where the swelling does not go away after a night’s rest, and this situation lasts more than a week, as well as if nodules on the veins are visible and palpable under the skin, which collapse if the legs are raised higher.

Five specialist recommendations for reducing leg edema

Warm up every 45 minutes

Prolonged sitting or standing positions contribute to the stagnation of fluid in the body, so every 45 minutes it is recommended to warm up – at least walk or do simple leg exercises that promote the outflow of venous blood and lymph. It is recommended to take off your shoes and make circular movements with your feet in both directions, perform movements with your feet up and down, and also wiggle your toes.In turn, if you rhythmically knock your heels on the ground in a sitting position, small blood and lymphatic vessels will begin to vibrate, thus improving blood flow in the legs.

Cool your feet

The heat promotes swelling of the legs, so in hot weather it is recommended to massage the legs upward from the ankle with a stream of cool water. Bathing is also recommended to reduce swelling – cool water will reduce leg swelling, and swimming will promote blood circulation.If bathing is not possible, cooling and circulatory gels can also be used to help with pain and fatigue in the legs. You can also use reusable cold packs that need to be chilled in the fridge or freezer and used to reduce swelling in the legs by applying them to areas for about 30 minutes. It is important to be aware of the risk of frostbite. Cold packs should not be applied directly to the skin; a thin towel should be placed under the pack.In addition, you can quickly relieve swelling of the legs if you massage with ice cubes for 1-2 minutes. They need to massage the feet, toes, ankles, performing movements in the direction of the lymph flow.

Drink plenty of water

It is recommended to drink at least two liters of water a day, especially in hot weather, but it is important to drink most of the water in the morning. If the body has a tendency to water retention, then intensive water intake before bedtime can cause the formation of edema and lead to edema not only of the legs, but also of the face and the whole body.

If prolonged stress on the legs is expected, wear compression stockings

During increased stress, for example, when planning long trips or long sitting in the office, it is recommended to wear compression stockings for prevention. They are suitable for those who do not yet have venous insufficiency, and who would like to protect themselves from this. Compression stockings are specially made to provide pressure in different places – more in the ankle area and less in the calf area and above, ensuring that blood is pumped upwards.In order for the compression to be uniform, it is important to choose the correct size stockings. If the size is large, then the compression will not work, and if it is small, then the stockings will squeeze not only the veins, but also the arteries. It is also necessary to accurately measure the legs – the foot, the ankle, the length and volume of the thigh or lower leg, therefore it is not recommended to buy compression stockings in the online store, but rather to buy in a pharmacy or a specialized store, where an experienced specialist will advise on their choice and help you choose the most suitable …

Take care of your veins

Pharmacist Zane Melberga advises taking care of the health of your feet before any problems arise. Everyone needs to take care of the health of their legs and veins – both those with healthy legs and those with swelling of the legs. This can be done through exercise and sports activities that improve blood circulation in the legs, such as walking, Nordic walking, running, cycling, and especially swimming. In addition, to improve vein health, it is recommended to take dietary supplements or over-the-counter medications that strengthen the vein walls, increase the elasticity of the capillaries, thus preventing rupture of blood vessels, while improving blood flow in the veins and reducing swelling.In case of swelling of the legs, it is also recommended to use special gels or ointments, which are applied with massaging movements from the bottom up, thus reducing the swelling of the legs from the outside.

In turn, in cases where varicose veins are diagnosed, their health should be taken care of both internally and externally. Means for internal use may contain an extract of horse chestnut seeds, which will reduce the occurrence of edema, in turn, to improve blood circulation, you can take inside various medicines containing rutin and vitamin C, which strengthen the walls of blood vessels.In addition, topically, you can use ointments and gels containing heparin, which reduce blood clotting and help improve blood flow in the veins. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor or pharmacist to find the remedy that works best for you.

90,000 Swelling during pregnancy: what to do, how to reduce

Contents:

1. Is puffiness during pregnancy the norm?
2. Where can edema appear?
3. How to detect edema?
4. Are edema dangerous during pregnancy?
5. How to reduce swelling during pregnancy?
6. If the swelling during pregnancy disappears, is that good?

Pregnancy is a happy time in anticipation of a miracle, but even it contains a few “fly in the ointment” that few people manage to avoid.Perhaps the most famous of them are toxicosis, digestive problems, back pain and, of course, edema. Why do pregnant women swell? What are the signs that it is time to start treatment? What to do to prevent or reduce swelling? Let’s discuss the causes and consequences.

Is puffiness during pregnancy the norm?

More yes than no. The key causes of edema during pregnancy are increased body fluids and high progesterone levels ¹ .This hormone begins to be actively produced even during ovulation, preparing the uterus for egg implantation. Its concentration remains consistently high in a woman’s blood throughout pregnancy, providing many important functions related to the development of the fetus. Unfortunately, it has such a side effect.

Interesting Fact

Many women experience edema before menstruation ² . This is also he – progesterone. The level of the hormone rises in the second half of the menstrual cycle, which leads to this result.

The fact that one of the causes of edema during pregnancy is the production of a very important hormone does not mean that you have to accept this situation with humility. It all depends on the severity of the condition: small swelling in pregnant women is almost inevitable, but if they become significant, it is worth considering treatment.

Where can edema appear?

Edema during pregnancy is most often localized on the feet, ankles and lower legs. The reasons are clear: the excess fluid first collects at the very bottom – where gravity pulls it.Usually, everything starts with pastiness – mild puffiness with paleness and a decrease in skin elasticity.

The next favorite place for pastiness and edema is the hands. Also, often excess fluid leaves a mark on the face, along with swelling, a debt of the nose may appear – the so-called “rhinitis of pregnant women” ³ .

Important to know!

Most people consider drops and sprays from the common cold as one of the most harmless medicines.Not during pregnancy – many of them are dangerous for the fetus ⁴ ! Be sure to check with your doctor before treating a common cold.

How to detect edema?

Severe edema during pregnancy is difficult to miss. When the puffiness is not so pronounced, especially if the accumulation of excess fluid occurs slowly, the following signs will help to detect them:

• Suspicious weight dynamics are observed. If you follow the diet recommended by your doctor, but the weekly weight gain exceeds the norm for this period of pregnancy, most likely, water is retained somewhere in the body.

• Rings get stuck on toes, shoes press. Signs of pastiness during pregnancy are most easily detected by things picked up on the arm or leg – they begin to press. By the way, it is better to take off the rings while there is such an opportunity.

• The face is rounded. Every day you see your face in the mirror and you will probably notice if its shapes begin to blur, smooth out.

• Traces of rubber bands remain. Many women today wear “socks” – short socks that are almost invisible from the shoes.The high “classic” may not be so elegant, but it is an excellent means of early diagnosis of edema during pregnancy. If their elastic bands leave embossed marks on the legs, it means that excess fluid collects in the tissues.

• Unusual sensations appear in the fingers. If you feel tingling, burning, or numbness in your fingers, pain or tension when you bend your fingers or step on your toes, this is most likely a sign of swelling.

Are edema dangerous during pregnancy?

Edema is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues ⁵ .As you can see, in this definition there is no clarification “in the tissues located directly under the skin”, internal organs can also swell. Often, swelling of the arms, legs, face in pregnant women is just the tip of the iceberg. Internal stagnation of water hidden from the eyes can cause disorders in the functioning of organs, general dehydration, and impaired oxygen transport. Ultimately, this can threaten the fetus with an insufficient supply of nutrients and oxygen starvation. Severe edema during pregnancy affects not only the beauty of the expectant mother, but also the health of her baby.

Medicine divides edema during pregnancy into physiological and pathological. The first refers to the almost inevitable changes associated with hormonal shift and a general increase in fluid circulating in the body. The latter are a sign of various internal problems, such as kidney disease, heart failure, varicose veins, preeclampsia (late toxicosis) and others. Physiological edema usually does not require treatment – to reduce it, it is enough to adhere to a healthy lifestyle.In case of pathological, it is necessary to find the cause and eliminate it.

Your doctor will be able to distinguish physiological edema from pathological according to the results of examination and tests. In particular, the presence of protein in the urine is an alarming sign. Between visits to the doctor, you yourself may suspect a pathology, if the swelling grows too quickly, begins to rise above the legs, and when you press on the swollen places on the skin, dents remain, which slowly dissolve.

How to reduce swelling during pregnancy?

Pharmaceutical treatment is the last resort and is only used in extreme cases.Usually, it is enough to adjust your lifestyle and acquire a few good habits. We will give you 12 simple tips to help reduce water retention in the body ¹ .

• Observe the daily routine. Try not to overwork during the day and get good rest. The duration of sleep during pregnancy should be at least 8 hours, and if your body has such a need, even 9-10 hours.

• Walk more.Fresh air and reasonable physical activity are your helpers in treating pregnancy edema. If in everyday life you are used to walking only from the elevator to the parked car and back, you need to do something about it.

• Wear comfortable shoes. Even if you are very fond of high-heeled shoes, even if you are complex without them because of your own height, you will have to give up for a while. Uncomfortable shoes worsen puffiness during pregnancy, and soft, low-heeled shoes help fight it.If your feet still hurt at the end of the day, visit an orthopedic salon and ask a specialist to make custom insoles for you.

• Change your posture often. When your body gets numb, it swells. Try not to sit or stand still for long periods. Both at work and at home, periodically leave your favorite chair to warm up a little. In the meantime, sit in it, do not freeze in one position – move your arms and legs, change your body position.

• Let your feet rest.To prevent edema on the legs, it is necessary to periodically raise them higher. This makes it easier for your circulatory system and allows it to pump some excess fluid out of your legs. It’s ideal to lie on your back with your legs upside down, but even if you just lay them on a nearby chair while dining in a corporate kitchen, that’s not a bad thing.

• Exercise. In the fight against puffiness during pregnancy, simple physical exercises are useful – bends, turns, etc.n. Static will also help: get on your knees, then lower yourself on your elbows, stand in this position for 5 minutes. Yoga for pregnant women can also help break up the fluid.

• Lie on your side. In late pregnancy, your body will tell you the correct resting position – lying on its side. In the early stages, it is also the most useful: in this position, the kidneys work most efficiently, utilizing excess water.

• Drink, and do not limit yourself to it.You might be thinking: the less I drink, the less swelling will be. No, that’s not how to drive them away, and getting dehydrated is easy. Drink as much as you want, but only pure water, fruit drinks or decoctions without sugar. Soda, store juices and other sugary drinks should be eliminated from the diet.

• Observe the nutritional balance. Eat more protein during pregnancy, avoid baking, bread, sweets and other carbohydrate-rich foods, and limit the amount of fat in your diet.Avoid empty calories altogether – snacks and fast food.

• Arrange fasting days. Give yourself a diet treatment once a week. The conversation is not about just sitting on the water all day. There are tons of recipes for delicious and quite nutritious “unloading” – from kefir or banana diet to chicken breast day or fruit cocktails.

• Monitor sodium intake. Sodium salts hold fluid in tissues, and the most famous of these is common table salt.To prevent severe edema during pregnancy, limit your daily salt intake to one level teaspoon, preferably even less. When calculating, do not forget that salt enters the body not only from the salt shaker. It is found in many food ingredients (meat, fish, dairy products, tomatoes, etc.), it is found in almost all semi-finished and finished products – from sausages to bread. Over time, you may even come to love the natural taste of food with little or no salt added – it is quite good.

• Take natural diuretics. Rosehip, hawthorn, chamomile, lingonberry, bearberry – in the pharmacy you can find many natural remedies to combat edema. Discuss the purchase with your doctor: during pregnancy, you should consult with him before taking any medications, even herbal ones.

Compression garments ⁶ can be worn to prevent edema and varicose veins. Consult your doctor – he will tell you what to buy and how to use.

If swelling during pregnancy disappears, is that good?

If you recently changed your diet, spend more time outdoors, or take other actions, this is very good. So your treatments are working and you are on the right track.

Another thing is when the edema during pregnancy disappears by itself, without any changes in your life. A few days before the planned date of birth, this is normal: progesterone has done its job, and its level drops ⁷ , freeing up excess water.If the delivery is still far away, a spontaneous decrease in edema is at least a suspicious sign. See your doctor to determine the cause of the unexpected gift from the body, and decide what to do about it.

References to sources:

1. 13 Home Remedies for Swollen Feet During Pregnancy. Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/swollen-feet-during-pregnancy#causes

2. Pascale Mutti Tacani, Danielle de Oliveira Ribeiro, Barbara Evelyn Barros Guimarães, Aline Fernanda Perez Machado, and Rogério Eduardo Tacani.Characterization of symptoms and edema distribution in premenstrual syndrome. Int J Womens Health. 2015; 7: 297-303. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4362892/

3. Eva K Ellegård. Special Considerations in the Treatment of Pregnancy Rhinitis. Women’s Health, Volume: 1 issue: 1, page (s): 105-114. Link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1517/17455057.1.1.105

4. Wai-Ping Yau, Allen A. Mitchell, Kueiyu Joshua Lin, Martha M.Werler, and Sonia Hernández-Díaz. Use of Decongestants During Pregnancy and the Risk of Birth Defects. Am J Epidemiol. 2013 Jul 15; 178 (2): 198–208. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3816336/

5. Great medical encyclopedia. Edema. Link: https: //bme.org/index.php/OTEK

6. What to Know About Compression Socks and Stockings. Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/compression-socks-benefits

7. Astle S, Slater DM, Thornton S.The involvement of progesterone in the onset of human labor. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2003 Jun 10; 108 (2): 177-81. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12781407/

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In many countries it is a tradition to put gifts for Christmas or New Year in a special sock. What if your socks can also surprise you?

1.Sock marks on the lower leg – heart failure

What is heart failure?

This is a disease caused by a decrease in the pumping function of the heart, which subsequently leads to a decrease in organ and tissue perfusion, as well as fluid retention in the body.

Causes of chronic heart failure:

• Ischemic heart disease (IHD) and myocardial infarction
• Atherosclerosis
• Arterial hypertension
• Congenital and acquired heart defects
• Cardiomyopathies (i.e. heart disease)

there is inflammation of the heart muscle)

• Arrhythmias
• Chronic diseases such as diabetes, HIV, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or an accumulation of iron (hemochromatosis) or protein (amyloidosis) can also contribute to heart failure.

Symptoms of chronic heart failure:

Symptoms of left ventricular failure:

• Gradually increasing shortness of breath, first occurs during exercise, then at rest. Cardiac asthma – attacks of coughing and shortness of breath at night due to an increase in pulmonary hypertension
• Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink sputum with a tinge of blood
• Heart palpitations (tachycardia)
• Increased fatigue
• Cyanosis of the lips, earlobes fingers
• Cold skin of the hands and feet with an emphasized vascular pattern

Symptoms of right ventricular failure:

• Increased need to urinate at night
• Weight gain due to fluid retention
• Skin pallor, possible jaundice

Swollen and pulsating cervical veins

• Edema of the feet and legs

The mechanism of development of edema in chronic heart failure:

1. With left-sided heart failure, the pumping function of the left ventricle is limited, which leads to insufficient a large amount of oxygen-enriched blood for pumping throughout the body.Instead, blood remains in the small (pulmonary) circle, which can lead to pulmonary edema. As a result, shortness of breath, weakness occurs.
2. In right-sided heart failure, the right ventricle is not working properly. This causes increased pressure in the veins, forcing fluid into the surrounding tissue. This leads to swelling, especially in the feet, toes, ankles, and lower legs.

Treatment:

Diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor inhibitors, aldosterone antagonists, digoxin.

2. I always want to put on socks because my feet are cold – atherosclerosis

What is atherosclerosis of the arteries of the legs?

Obliterating atherosclerosis of the arteries of the lower extremities is a chronic vascular disease, which is based on lipid metabolism disorders, leading to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, thickening of the arterial walls and a decrease in the vascular lumen. As a result, ischemia develops – insufficient oxygen supply to cells and tissues.Affects the large arteries of the legs – iliac, femoral, tibial.

Symptoms:

Obliterating atherosclerosis is manifested by chilliness, numbness of the feet, intermittent claudication, pain, trophic disorders. With a significant narrowing of the vessel or its complete obstruction, the risk of gangrene is high.

Risk factors for the development of atherosclerosis:

• high blood cholesterol level (norm 3.3 – 5.1 mmol / l)
• diabetes
• arterial hypertension
• obesity
• smoking

Why are the legs freezing?

Chilliness of the legs is often the initial manifestation and is associated with the transition of muscles to anaerobic glycolysis with less efficient metabolism and less heat production.Also, the blood flow itself determines the temperature of the limb: no blood – no heat.

Treatment:

Statins

3. Feel nothing in the socks – diabetic polyneuropathy

What is diabetic polyneuropathy?

Polyneuropathy is a widespread lesion of peripheral nerves, the process is usually symmetrical. It starts from the feet, then spreads to the whole leg and goes to the arms.

Symptoms:

Loss of temperature, tactile and pain sensitivity, numbness, tingling, burning, less often neuropathic persistent pain and movement disorders (fine motor disorders, awkwardness).The clinical picture depends on which nerve fibers are more involved in the pathological process.

Mechanism of development of diabetic polyneuropathy:

Diabetes mellitus increases blood sugar levels.

1. Excess glucose in cells undergoes transformation into sorbitol – alcohol, accumulating in the bodies of neurons and in the nerve processes. Sorbitol disrupts osmotic homeostasis and causes cell damage.
2. Hyperglycemia enhances the processes of glycosylation of structural proteins of the nerve fiber (changes in their structure) – myelin and tubulin – as a result, the metabolism of neurons deteriorates, axonal transport slows down, pro-inflammatory cytokines are synthesized.
3. Later, a microangiopathic component is added – sugar damages the vessels that feed the nerves (vasa nervorum) – microthrombosis and occlusion of capillary growth develop, which reduces the nutrition of the nerve fiber and leads to ischemic damage to the nerve.

Why are my feet numb?

Associated with impaired conduction of nerve impulses from sensory receptors, often combined with parasthesia (tingling). It manifests itself in the lower leg and foot. Aggravated at night with burning sensation.

4. Socks constantly smell unpleasant – fungus

What is nail fungus?

Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a fungal infection of the nail plate and / or nail bed. Most often, the fungus begins to spread from the thumb, namely from the edge of the nail.

Symptoms:

• Thickening and roughness of the nail plate
• Brittle nails
• Changes in nail color (white, yellow, brown)
• Peeling of the nail
• Redness of the skin around the nail, accompanied by itching 5

  8 arise?

  • Poor foot hygiene: lack of daily hygiene procedures
  • Wearing uncomfortable, tight, tight shoes or shoes made of artificial materials (leatherette) that create a “greenhouse effect” that prevents normal air exchange.
  • In women, a common cause of fungus is prolonged wearing of gel polish. It creates a closed space between the nail plate and the coating in which a fungal infection develops successfully.
  • Cracked nails can be a predisposing factor for the development of fungus

  Why do feet smell?

  The affected nail has a sour unpleasant odor, which is formed as a result of the formation of waste products of infectious agents that cause onychomycosis.

  Prevention of nail fungus:

  • Shoe care: UV shoe dryer, antiseptic spray, antifungal powder
  • Medical pedicure

  Treatment:

  Taking antifungal drugs

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  Tights with closed toe for pregnant women ID-150 “ecoten.ru

  Features

  • compression classes: class 1 (18-21 mm Hg), class 2 (22-32 mm Hg)
  • product height: N-Normal (62-71 cm), L-Long (72-83 cm)
  • soft toe seam
  • Extra strong elastic threads in the foot area provide increased durability
  • high moisture and air permeability is provided due to increased capillarity of fibers
  • Flat seams do not leave marks on the body
  • the degree of compression decreases from bottom to top
  • universal foot for sizes 36 to 43
  • color: caramel, black

  Indications for use

  • prevention of varicose veins during pregnancy;
  • hereditary predisposition to varicose veins
  • initial form of venous disease, when swelling and heaviness in the legs appear in the evening (traces of the elastic of socks)
  • syndrome of “heavy legs”, pain, cramps, feeling of numbness, “goose bumps” and fullness in the legs in the evening
  • reticular varicose veins in the form of a pronounced vascular pattern on the skin of the legs
  • The presence of vascular “asterisks” on the skin of the legs
  • consult a specialist before use

  Contraindications

  Absolute:

  • circulatory disorders in the arteries of the lower extremities
  • cardiac pulmonary failure
  • blue pain phlebitis
  • skin rashes (dermatitis)
  • diabetic polyneuropathy
  • chronic polyarthritis

  Relative:

  • individual intolerance to the material of compression products

  Dimension table

  Article: ID-150
  product size	XS (I)	S (II)	M (III)	L (IV)	XL (V)	XXL (VI)
  ankle circumference (B) cm	17-19	19-22	22-25	25-28	28-31	31-33
  calf circumference (C) cm	28-34	30-37	33-40	36-44	38-46	41-51
  lower leg circumference below the popliteal fold (D) cm	27-33	29-36	32-39	35-43	37-45	40-50
  thigh circumference for tights without silicone rubber (G) cm	43-57	45-62	49-67	54-74	58-79	62-83
  circumference of the widest part of the thighs (H) cm	to 110	to 110	to 110	to 135	to 135	to 135
  waist circumference (T) cm	to 95	to 95	to 95	to 120	to 120	to 120
  length from foot to measurement G (AG) cm					NORMAL 62-71 LONG 72-83 LONG + 84-95

  How to choose the size of the product

  To select the required size of the product, use the size table, having previously measured / specified all the necessary parameters.

  1. The size of the product is selected strictly according to individual anotomic measurements.
  2. The upper edge of the medical compression hosiery should be 5-10 cm above the level of the affected vein.
  • AD – length from heel to point D;
  • AG – length from heel to point G;
  • T – waist circumference;
  • H – the circumference of the widest part of the hips;
  • G – thigh circumference 5 cm below the gluteal fold;
  • D – the circumference of the lower leg below the popliteal fold by 2 fingers;
  • C – the circumference of the widest part of the lower leg;
  • B – The circumference of the narrowest part of the lower leg above the spoons.

  In case of incorrect sizing, the manufacturer does not guarantee the full functionality of the product.

  Instructions for use

  Instructions for putting on medical compression hosiery

  By hands:
  1. It is advisable to wear the product in the morning.Make sure your nails are neatly trimmed and rings removed;
  2. Put on the product while sitting on a bed, sofa, etc. The leg should be bent at the knee in front of you.
  3. The product is on the front side.
  4. Insert your hand to the heel, grab the heel from the inside with your fingers, turn it inside out only to the heel, straighten it.
  5. Insert two thumbs inside the turned-out product, stretch it as wide as possible to the sides.
  6. Pull up the heel of the product, align it with the heel of the leg, fix it in this position, stepping on the heel.
  7. At the level of the middle of the foot, make a small fold on the product, deeply grab it with your fingers on both sides, move it to the instep, stretch it as wide as possible, resting on the heel (for whom it is convenient: either with both thumbs or the lower part of the palms), go around stretch the heel with a stretched product, stretch it to the level of the ankle, straighten the edge.
  8. Next, in portions (about 5 cm), grab the product, stretch it, straighten the edge from wrinkles. When the foot is visible, make sure that the heel of the product is in the correct position.If the heel part has shifted, then grab it with your fingers, pull it back and fix it correctly.

  By Butler:
  1. Place the butler on the floor in front of you with the arc closer to you.
  2. Take the stocking in both hands with the heel facing you.
  3. Pull the garment over the butler up to the heel.
  4. Insert your leg into the garment so that your foot is on the floor.
  5. Pull the butler handrails up to the knee.
  6. Remove the butler.
  7. Spread the product over your leg.
  8. Smooth the product with your hands at all heights so that there are no folds.

  How to properly remove the product:
  1. Take the top of the garment with your hand and, twisting it, pull it down to the knee, then to the ankle and to the toe.
  2. Do not pull on the elastic, grab the knitted part of the product

  Note:

  • for all types of products – if the product is not sufficiently stretched along the leg – do not reach it with the upper part, but lower it down and stretch it again in portions, but stronger; It is advisable to use gloves when putting on;
  • for golf – do not wear above the kneecap;
  • for stockings with silicone tape – do not lubricate the part of the leg where the silicone tape is glued with cream or ointment;
  • for tights and men’s tights – if the compression part is not stretched enough on the product, in no case should you try to pull it up with “panties”, because.because the seams may burst and loops appear;

  ATTENTION !!!!!
  Do not cut off the ends of the threads or labels, so that knots obtained during the knitting process

  do not unravel.

  Wear jersey in the mode recommended by the attending physician.
  If there were no recommendations, we recommend that you wear it in the morning and take it off in the evening.

  Care of the product:

  • Delicate daily wash with mild detergents at t ≤ 30 ℃.Dry away from heating appliances and direct sunlight

  90,000 George Bush – the elder will be buried in socks from his collection

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  George W. Bush will be buried in socks from his collection

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  WASHINGTON, December 3 – RIA Novosti. Forty-first US President George W. Bush, who was an avid sock collector during his lifetime, will be buried in military-themed socks, Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted on Monday.

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  Bush Sr. will be buried in the territory of the library named after him in Texas

  The message is illustrated with a photograph showing a pair of gray socks with six jet planes flying in a triangle formation, leaving long white trails behind. Attached just below is the golden emblem of the United States Navy Aviation: an anchor with a shield and wings. Next to the socks is a dark red tie with small black and white dots.

  Socks were a longtime hobby of Bush Sr.He has collected funny patterned socks and was even a judge in the 2014 design contest for this garment. The competition was then timed to coincide with the ex-president’s 90th birthday.

  The collection of socks in the Sr. Bush collection numbered hundreds of pairs. Depending on the event or occasion, he chose socks with meaning so that the pattern would fit the situation. For example, at a meeting with Bill Clinton in June 2018, Bush wore socks with a portrait of Bill Clinton on his feet, and on the eve of the next single voting day in Texas, he voted early in blue socks with a bright red word VOTE (“Vote”).

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  Bush Jr. told what his father was like

  At the funeral of his wife Barbara Bush put on socks with books. He got them from a young man named John with Down syndrome, who after school, together with his father, started producing socks. John once sent a box of socks to Bush. After some time, they called from his office and asked to send more. In response, John received a thank you note and a pair of socks from the ex-president. In March 2018, Bush donned his socks in honor of International Down Syndrome Day.

  George W. Bush died on Saturday night at the age of 95. Bush served as head of state from 1989-1993. Bush’s international policy is marked by military operations in Panama, the Philippines and the Persian Gulf.