Compression stockings are necessary for the prevention and treatment of varicose veins. This is a type of anti-varicose compression hosiery, there are also stockings and tights. This type of knitwear is characterized by a huge number of models, sizes and colors, therefore, in the assortment you can always find a model that suits you.
Varicose
vein disease occurs with stretching and loss of elasticity of the blood vessels of the legs. Since the legs carry the entire weight of a person, the blood circulation in them is very active, while the pressure of the blood flow begins to "stretch" the walls of the vessels over time. Loss of elasticity leads to stagnation of blood, lymph, the possibility of blood clots, the appearance of edema and the formation of protruding veins. To prevent vasodilation,
compression stockings were created
. Due to the special pressure distribution scheme, the compression hosiery supports the vessels from the outside, bringing them into tone, while preventing them from stretching.
Compression stockings visually do not differ from simple ones, although they provide good support to the legs. They distribute pressure on the legs from the bottom up: one hundred percent maximum pressure falls on the ankles, the average - on the knees, and the minimum - on the hips. Such a distribution scheme makes it possible to normalize in the legs
blood flow, prevent vasodilation, prevent
stagnation of venous blood and the formation of edema, in addition, prevent the occurrence of blood clots. Such “support” assists in the
prevention and treatment of
varicose veins .
Compression stockings are different in purpose:
- Compression Medical Stockings
Medical compression stockings are necessary in the treatment of varicose veins. These are medical products, therefore, only a phlebologist can choose the necessary model. They should begin to be used if you notice protruding nodes of the veins and veins. This means that the disease is progressing, and in the absence of proper treatment, it can lead to serious consequences. Your doctor will help you choose compression stockings for varicose veins that are suitable for you in terms of compression and density. The degree and density of compression varies depending on the development of varicose veins,
therefore, it is important that the physician select these parameters.
- Compression Preventive Stockings
Compression prophylactic stockings are characterized by a lower density and degree of compression and are intended directly for the prevention of varicose veins and cellulite. They will suit you if you have spider veins, swelling, and legs become tired. Compression prophylactic jersey can be bought without a doctor’s prescription.
Compression classes
- Compression class I is an early stage and prevention of varicose veins. When choosing compression stockings for pregnant women, you need to choose models of this particular class.
- Grade II is the treatment of varicose veins of the 2nd to 3rd degree, a tendency to edema, protruding veins, leg pain, protection against thrombophlebitis, the occurrence of trophic ulcers and other dangerous complications.
- Compression class III is the most severe degree: chronic varicose veins, peripheral and deep vein thrombosis, as well as thrombophlebitis.
Do not start the disease.