Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for using compression stockings
Aug 5, 2017 · A number of tips and tricks can help to properly use and care for them so that they provide the intended therapeutic benefit with minimal risk of side effects. Compression …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps may help shrink varicose veins
Nov 10, 2015 · In some cases, wearing compression stockings can be useful, too. These stockings steadily squeeze your legs. That helps the blood move more effectively through the …
Can Blood Clots in Surface Veins Be Treated With Self-Care …
Jan 22, 2010 · As in your daughter's case, compression stockings may also be helpful. Although structural abnormalities of the veins, such as varicose veins, are a common cause of …
Home Remedies: Stung by a bee - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 4, 2017 · In most cases, bee stings are just annoying, and home treatment is all that's necessary to ease the pain of bee stings. But if you're allergic to bee stings or you get stung …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Summer safety tips for ankles, feet and toes
Aug 10, 2022 · Wear socks in closed-toed shoes. Closed-toed shoes can tend to cause rubbing and friction to the skin, especially on hot days when feet sweat, or when wearing new shoes. …
Is It Safe To Manage Mild Leg Swelling at Home or Is It Necessary …
May 17, 2013 · Wearing special compression stockings may help prevent fluid retention in your legs and feet. Mild edema related to prolonged standing or sitting can usually be managed by …
How do I avoid foot fungal infections? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 15, 2018 · Wear good socks and change socks regularly. If your feet get very sweaty, change your socks twice a day. Buy socks that are made of natural material, such a cotton or wool, or …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Nonsurgical treatments may decrease pain …
Oct 17, 2015 · Spinal stenosis, and the nerve compression that is associated with it, tends to develop slowly. Over time, it can put pressure on your spinal cord and the nerves that travel …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lymphedema — when is surgery indicated?
Oct 22, 2016 · Compression therapy usually is the first line of treatment for lymphedema. It involves wrapping the entire arm or leg in a snug bandage or compression garment to reduce …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for toenail fungus isn't always ...
Jun 14, 2019 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s, and a few of my toenails have turned a yellowish color and seem to have thickened. Is this something I should be concerned about? Is …