The doctor told who should not sleep in warm socks

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Warm socks for for many people, they become a must-have item in the wardrobe with the onset of cold weather. However, not everyone can sleep in warm socks, said the phlebologist surgeon.

As the doctor explained, some people's feet are constantly cold. In adults, this may be associated with atherosclerosis of the arteries of the lower extremities, in which the blood supply to the legs is disturbed.

Putting on warm socks at night to warm the feet is contraindicated with this diagnosis. The doctor explained that due to the reduced protective properties of the skin, fungal infections can form that do not heal for a long time.

People with diabetes should not sleep in warm socks, as they also often suffer from damage to blood vessels. Impaired blood circulation in the lower extremities can lead to non-healing infections, up to necrosis.

The surgeon recommended warming the legs before going to bed under a contrast shower. A flow of hot, then cold, and then hot water should be directed to the feet. You need to alternate these dousings within two minutes. As a result, 90% of people's feet warm up, the doctor noted.