When Sock Indentations Signal Health Problems

One of them is leg swelling, whether you wear socks or not. If this happens, you should tell your doctor. This is also true if you notice hyperpigmentation near the ankles; large varicose veins; or heaviness, pain or fatigue in the legs after standing, which improves when you elevate your legs, Teter added. This may be a sign of a problem with the veins. “These problems are generally not dangerous. However, we treat veins when they cause significant symptoms for patients,” Teter said.