The human limbs, hands and feet, are the most mobile parts of the body. They are always under pressure. Most importantly, our feet withstand the load - our weight. In addition, they are always in an upright position. In this position, and under a certain weight, blood flow increases, while the pressure increases on the walls of the blood vessels.
And if we consider that due to harmful environmental factors, our lack of nutrients, overweight, reduced elasticity of blood vessels, it is clear that this leads to their stretching. Nodes are formed. And then the first signs of varicose veins appear - so -called asterisks on the skin, heaviness and swelling of the feet. The next stage is already a specific disease - prominent nodes, veins. All this is accompanied by a painful sensation.
Anti-varicose stockings: type
To cure varicose veins, you need to radically change your lifestyle, review your diet, and pay enough attention to stress issues. And of course, consider wearing compression, anti-varicose knitwear.
Products from it can be divided into the following types:
- tights - the most comfortable look, but when dressing it requires little effort;
- stockings - recommended for pregnant women and for those whose veins above the knee are not affected;
- golf - very comfortable to wear for men;
- leggings - recommended for those whose varicose veins affect a small part of the legs;
- elastic bandage - is the most affordable type, but its disadvantage is the discomfort of use.
Keep in mind the fact that it is recommended to wear such medical orthopedic closet items after surgery. Attention! After surgery, you can not wear stockings, they should be selected by a specialist.
What are anti-varicose compression stockings and tights?
Specialized orthopedic compression products are made from compression stockings. Their purpose is medicine. This type of clothing supports the blood vessels and prevents them from stretching, microcirculation is improved. Consistent with the conclusions of the attending physician, such stockings today are a relatively effective method of combating the disease, as well as its prevention.
A bonus to such tights or compression stockings is the prevention of blood clots. Compression jersey products are made of viscous and viscous material in their structure, which gives a breathable effect in hot weather. In such products, materials with increased evaporative properties and preservation of skin water balance are used.
Compression stockings: impact characteristics
One feature of the action of such stockings is that they create an additional frame that supports the veins and protects them from stretching. In addition, compression of the tissues of the lower legs protects our feet from fatigue, muscle aches and swelling, and prevents blood from stagnating.
The pressure in the compression stockings is distributed from the bottom up as follows:
- at the ankle - maximum, that is, up to 100%;
- kneeling - reduced to 70-75%;
- in the hips - about 50%;
- in the groin - up to 20%;
- no pressure on the hips and abdomen.
Therefore, the rate of outflow of blood from the veins of the legs increases.
Anti-varicose compression stockings are preventive and therapeutic. Having decided to buy anti-varicose stockings or tights, determine for what purpose you need: for prevention during pregnancy and after childbirth, for the treatment of varicose veins. Prophylactic can be selected at the pharmacy according to your size. They do not need a certificate.
The situation is quite different with medical treatment. It's harder to pick them. For them, there must be a medical certificate and the doctor must choose it for you according to your parameters and stage of the disease. The phlebologist will assess the stage of the disease, the condition of the veins based on ultrasound data. The size must be chosen carefully, because the tights hardly stretch. Too big will not be effective, and a small size is inconvenient, uncomfortable.
If you have been diagnosed with the disease, but you do not have the opportunity to seek advice from a doctor on the purchase of compression stockings, then first buy prophylactic stockings, and only then guided by your feelings and body reaction to one or another type or size.
According to international standards, there are 4 classes of compression stockings.
- The first compression class is 18-22 mm Hg. Art. - with an early stage of damage to the superficial veins, the appearance of spider veins. Such stockings significantly reduce pain at the end of the working day and relieve swelling.
- The second class of compression is 23-32 mmHg. Art. - damage to the deep veins. In addition to pain and swelling, night cramps appear. Recommended for varicose vein thrombophlebitis of moderate severity. Doctors recommend wearing such tights at all times.
- The third compression class is from 33 to 45 mm Hg. Art. it is purchased only on the prescription of a phlebologist. Doctors recommend wearing such tights for deep vein thrombosis and other serious cases.
- The fourth class of compression - above 50 mm Hg. Art. - recommended to wear in violation of lymph flow and to eliminate edema.
Attention!
- Do not confuse ordinary elastic tights with compression ones. The density of curative and preventive measures was measured in millimeters of mercury, not in nests.
- Medical tights have a wear period. Not more than 6 months. Washing and wearing daily makes it unusable.
- High quality anti-varicose compression stockings are not cheap.
- If you are in doubt about the brand to buy tights or socks, buy them marked RAL - they meet international quality standards.
How to wear medical anti-varicose compression stockings for women
There are rules on how to wear compression stockings that are different than wearing regular wardrobe items.
- Wear immediately after waking up, in bed.
- It is necessary to do this correctly and very carefully, without twisting or stretching the fabric too much.
- The top is carefully fitted into an accordion.
- Next, insert the palm of the hand into the stock itself inside, carefully pulling the stock over the foot, while not forgetting the location of the heel correctly.
- Very slowly straighten, pull on the dry bones.
- Then, also carefully, gradually pull them over the hips, raising the body slightly.
Anti-varicose compression stockings can be worn for the treatment and prevention of varicose veins. At the same time, before buying such underwear, do not forget to consult, because self -treatment can have a negative impact on your health. Good luck!