I have pain in my belly after wearing compression stockings, could the two be related?

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Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute

Published on Mar 05, 2014

Yes, the blood in the legs and thighs may be moving into the abdomen and pooling. You need to be evaluated.

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Answered by Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute

Yes, the blood in the legs and thighs may be moving into the abdomen and pooling. You need to be evaluated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Sep 03, 2013

The pain in the belly is probably not related to wearing the compression stockings. If the symptom is still present, schedule an appointment with your primary physician to have an evaluation.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

The pain in the belly is probably not related to wearing the compression stockings. If the symptom is still present, schedule an appointment with your primary physician to have an evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Aug 30, 2013

If the stockings are not fitted correctly, then you can have some discomfort while the stockings are on. Once taken off, however, the discomfort should subside.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

If the stockings are not fitted correctly, then you can have some discomfort while the stockings are on. Once taken off, however, the discomfort should subside.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Aug 29, 2013

I'm stumped. See a doctor.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

I'm stumped. See a doctor.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Aug 29, 2013

No, your abdominal pain is not related to the compression stockings. See your primary care physician for an evaluation.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

No, your abdominal pain is not related to the compression stockings. See your primary care physician for an evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Aug 29, 2013

It is possible when you consider the fact that if you are wearing thigh-high compression stockings, you are essentially compressing the outside of both legs. In so doing, you are decreasing the ability of your legs veins to dilate. The result is all of the blood that normally would pool in your legs as a result of your vein disease now pools above the level of your stockings...in this case, your hips and lower abdominal region. If you have varicose veins within your pelvic region, you can cause an increased dilation of these veins in your pelvis due to this increased blood volume. The result is potentially an aching discomfort in your abdomen.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

It is possible when you consider the fact that if you are wearing thigh-high compression stockings, you are essentially compressing the outside of both legs. In so doing, you are decreasing the ability of your legs veins to dilate. The result is all of the blood that normally would pool in your legs as a result of your vein disease now pools above the level of your stockings...in this case, your hips and lower abdominal region. If you have varicose veins within your pelvic region, you can cause an increased dilation of these veins in your pelvis due to this increased blood volume. The result is potentially an aching discomfort in your abdomen.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Aug 29, 2013

You need to be evaluated by your primary care physician for this matter.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

You need to be evaluated by your primary care physician for this matter.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Aug 29, 2013

No, the two are not related. If your pain has not subsided, contact your primary doctor and request an appointment.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

No, the two are not related. If your pain has not subsided, contact your primary doctor and request an appointment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Aug 28, 2013

The two are probably not related if the compression stockings are just on the legs. However, abdominal pain could be caused if you are straining a lot to put the stockings on.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

The two are probably not related if the compression stockings are just on the legs. However, abdominal pain could be caused if you are straining a lot to put the stockings on.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Aug 28, 2013

I doubt the two are related, but discuss this matter with your MD.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

I doubt the two are related, but discuss this matter with your MD.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 28, 2013

Wearing compression stockings should have nothing to do with the development of abdominal pain.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Wearing compression stockings should have nothing to do with the development of abdominal pain.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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