A word used to describe patients who are eager to wear tight compression stockings beyond the required post-treatment timeframe.
*Derived from Stockholm syndrome; where a bond/sympathy develops between a victim and their captor.
*Derived from Stockholm syndrome; where a bond/sympathy develops between a victim and their captor.
Patient: (after wearing compression stocking for *weeks) : "You know, I actually miss wearing those stocking"
Doctor: "Ah, you have 'Stockingholm syndrome'. This may pass in two to three days".
Doctor: "Ah, you have 'Stockingholm syndrome'. This may pass in two to three days".
by vascularbites September 18, 2023