Brief Answer: Infections, diffcult wound healing, blood clots... Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this swollen lower limbs. From the information you have provided, it is very likely that the swelling of your legs is caused by the combination of heart failure and venous insufficiency in the limbs. Other causes of this are liver and kidney failures but your history is not very suggestive of either of these. Reducing the swelling primarily has as goal to relief you of the discomfort associated with swollen limbs. It not not a treatment for the cause of your symptoms but rather a control of the symptoms. This is because swollen limbs would not look very attractive, be painful reducing your ability to stay active by reducing mobility. Also, over swollen limbs can contribute in the formation of blood clots, venous ulcers on the legs and prevent rapid healing of wounds on these areas because of inadequate blood supply of nutrients and drainage of waste products. Measures to help reduce this swelling include decreased salt intake, raising the legs and putting on compressive swellings as you mentioned. I will advice that you reinforce those that are friendly and limit those with discomfort aiming to get this condition controlled. Also, try a different brand of the compressive stockings as it may not have the exact discomfort associated with that you are using right now. I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if needed. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Brief Answer: Thank you Detailed Answer: Thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy other is no discomfort of interference with your free movement around. I hope you get to find something that works without the side effect of itches even after use. I wish you well and do keep me updated as you navigate through this process. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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