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What are surgical or compression stockings and what are they used for?

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What are surgical or compression stockings and what are they used for?

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Compression stockings or surgical hosiery can be used for a number of medical reasons. They help improve circulation, reduce swelling and fatigue at mild levels of compression. Stockings with higher levels of compression can reduce the instances of varicose veins and help incompetent venous systems to function adequately.