Varicose veins on the legs - a common disease among women of different ages. With early detection, it is possible to do without surgical intervention and stop the progression of pathological processes, to prevent severe complications. Conservative treatment involves a comprehensive approach, and one of its components is the wearing of compression stockings from varicose veins. Also, these products are recommended to be carried for preventive purposes to women, the risk of developing varicose disease in which is greatest (with significant physical exertion on the legs, family predisposition, hormonal failures, etc.).
Stockings against varicose veins are made of dense elastic material, including lycra, microfiber, rubber and cotton threads. Legs in such stockings tightly fitting, but while the skin breathes perfectly, there are no uncomfortable sensations. Providing a compressive effect, the corrective stockings provide a narrowing of the veins dilated in varicose, which leads to an acceleration of blood flow, prevention of blood thickening.
How to choose compression stockings for varicose veins?
Compression stockings differ in the classes of compression (compression levels), which are selected depending on the degree of lesion of the veins:
- 1 class (up to 23 mm Hg) - are shown at the stage characterized by the appearance of vascular asterisks, an increase in veins, tenderness in the evening;
- 2 class (up to 33 mm Hg) - in the presence of severe edema, thrombophlebitis ;
- Grade 3 (up to 45 mm Hg) - with venous insufficiency of severe course, trophic disorders.
It is important to correctly determine the size of stockings, for which you need to make four measurements:
- girth of lower leg above ankle;
- girth of lower leg under the knee;
- girth of the hip at a height of 25 cm from the knee;
- leg length.
Using the table shown on the product packaging, these parameters can easily match the appropriate stocking size. Thanks to a wide range, you can choose different colors of compression stockings, and for the warm season - models of thin material with an open toe.
How to wear compression stockings in varicose veins?
Experts recommend wearing compression stockings constantly, except for night time and a short daytime break. Wear them recommended in the morning immediately after sleep, without getting out of bed. Every 3-6 months you need to buy new stockings.