Yes, you can wear compression stockings. They may speed up recovery.
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Yes, certainly you can wear your hose if you have a bruise on your leg. In fact, the compression may help the area in question feel better because the superficial tissue is supported by the hose.
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You can wear compression stockings if not too painful after trauma.
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Yes, compression stockings are fine to wear after a bruise. If they cause any discomfort, however, you should discontinue their use.
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There should be no problem with you wearing compression stockings following an accident that has led to a bump or bruise on the leg.
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Generally, compression stockings can be helpful in cases where a bruise has occurred.
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Yes, compression stockings are OK to wear if you have a minor bruise.
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Yes, you can. The compression stockings actually may help to decrease the degree and duration of the bruising.
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Bruises are not a contraindication to wearing compression stockings, so it should be fine.
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If you have a small bruise it should not be a problem to wear compression stockings. I would recommend getting some Arnica cream and gently massaging it into the area several times a day to speed up healing. However, if you have a large bruise that is raised and hard, or have a hematoma, you should stop wearing the hose and see your primary care physician.
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Yes, you can wear compression stockings to speed up healing. However, if you find that the stockings irritate the injured area, I would discontinue their use. My guess would be that the stockings should help rather than hurt.
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Yes, unless the bruise is so extensive that it is causing abnormally increased pressure on surrounding structures (compartment syndrome). Most run-of-the-mill bruises should cause no problem with stocking use.
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