A special place among many tights is occupied by medical tights, which are also called compression ones.
Purpose of compression tights
For the manufacture of medical products, special synthetic fibers with increased elasticity are used.
Like ordinary pantyhose, they will warm when cold. But, besides this, compression options have additional features.
- They support the muscles of the legs, helping to cope more easily with physical activity when walking or staying for a long time.
- Reduce the feeling of fatigue, swelling, painful conditions.
- Evenly distribute the load on the muscles of the legs.
- Provide circulation and blood circulation necessary for well-being.
Important! Compression tights are an additional remedy for venous disease, and also help to easily transfer stress during pregnancy.
Compression classes
Today, the industry offers 4 types of medical tights, which differ in the level (class) of compression.
Reference. The minimum compression is provided by tights of the 1st class. A higher product class means increased pressure on the legs.
Up to 23 mmHg Art. - 1 class
Used if there are signs that the body is difficult to cope with physical activity that occurs when walking. This can be seen by visual inspection of the legs. Spider veins and veins become noticeable on them.
24 to 33 mmHg Art. - 2nd grade
Designed for patients who are diagnosed with an early stage of varicose veins or thrombophlebitis .
From 34 to 45 mm RT. Art. - 3rd grade
The moderate severity of varicose veins is the reason for the use of pantyhose with level 3 compression.
In addition, such products are needed for patients who have undergone surgery.
Important! Compression tights of 3 types are a prophylactic against the occurrence of blood clots in blood vessels.
More than 45 mm Hg. Art. - 4th grade
The highest level of compression is intended for severe cases of varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis.
How to choose the right compression tights
With varicose veins
You should not independently determine what products you need.
Compression level 2 - 4 are used only as prescribed by the phlebologist! It will determine not only the level of compression, but also the mode of use of medical products.
If you have not yet received an appointment, but already noticed that the veins began to increase, you can start wearing tights with a minimum pressure: 8 - 15 mmHg. Art.
During pregnancy
To reduce the increasing burden, pregnant women should definitely use compression hosiery.
Selection tips
- Bearing a child, one should not purchase ordinary compression tights, but special products for pregnant women.
- Grade 1 tights are recommended for women in the 1st trimester.
- In the following periods of pregnancy, the compression class must be increased. Only a doctor makes specific appointments by choice!
- If you experience discomfort from using tights for pregnant women, you can replace them with special compression stockings of the same class.
