Depending on the type of compression, the pressure can be 22-50 mm or more. Hg. Art. How to choose such stockings and what should be considered when using them?
When do doctors recommend wearing compression stockings?
Phlebologists recommend paying attention to compression stockings in such cases as:
- varicose veins;
- prolonged stay on the legs;
- uncomfortable feeling when walking;
- swelling of the legs;
- decompression sickness;
- postoperative period;
- pregnancy.
- diabetes;
- osteoarthritis;
- endoarthritis;
- heart and lung failure;
- Vinivarter-Burger disease;
- skin diseases.
4 classes of compression hosiery
To date, four compression classes are distinguished.
- The first class (23 mmHg), doctors recommend using in the early stages of expansion, when stars and pain in the legs begin to appear. This class is an excellent prophylactic.
- The second class (33 mmHg) is suitable for people with an average degree of varicose veins development.
- The third class (46 mmHg) is necessary in severe, advanced cases, which are characterized by trophic disorders.
- The fourth class (more than 50 mm Hg. Art.) Is used only in a hospital. It helps to relieve swelling and reduce lymphostasis.
Despite the fact that wearing medical knitwear is an unimportant method of treatment, it is necessary to use it , observing some rules.
In cases with varicose veins, stockings are worn constantly. If preventive goals are pursued, wearing for six months will be enough. After this period, the patient should consult a doctor and undergo a second examination, which will confirm or deny the presence of the disease.
Important! In the winter season, compression stockings are worn under warm tights. Wearing stockings under thin tights is not worth it, because this will reduce their therapeutic effect.
Product Usage Time
The time of use of compression directly depends on the stage of the disease. After endovasal laser coagulation, wearing stockings is recommended for two to three weeks. After this, the wearing time is reduced and the clothes can be left out for several hours a day.
In the early stages of varicose veins, stockings should be worn for 4-6 months, and then examined by a doctor. If the disease has receded, the knitwear can not be worn. In the late stages of varicose veins, linen can be worn all life.
In other cases, the wearing time of the compression stockings can only be correctly determined by a specialist.
When do you need to wear compression products?
An important question is what time of day to wear stockings . This is best done in the morning, immediately after waking up. At this time, edema is much less. Take off knitwear before bedtime . Compliance with these rules will help to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect.
