Compression socks - excellent prevention of varicose veins!

Recently, more and more you can hear the name of the compression socks. What is it? What are compression socks? What are their advantages? Who do they need?

Compression socks (socks, stockings) - appeared relatively recently. The main objective of such socks is the prevention of venous disease (edema, thrombosis and inflammation of the veins). In fact, compression socks perform the same functions as an elastic bandage. However, socks are more practical and functional in use.

Compression socks are recommended for people who suffer from varicose veins. Due to the compression effect, the blood circulation process is significantly improved, the walls of the vessels have a so-called support, which prevents deformation of the veins. Also socks of compression type are important for the prevention of various vascular diseases. They fit the leg as tight as possible, thereby reducing the effect of pressure and blood on the veins, which prevents stagnation of blood and eliminates the feeling of heaviness in the legs.

Previously, compression-type socks were recommended only for pilots and people with diabetes. In the future, such socks began to be in high demand among athletes, especially athletes and marathoners. Today, compression socks are effectively used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases associated with the veins of the legs.

In contrast to elastic bandages, compression socks not only have a more presentable appearance, but also have a beneficial effect on the blood flow system of the legs. The advantage of such socks is that they do not have a situational pressing effect, compression socks evenly squeeze the veins, which better affects the condition of the human veins.

There are several classes of compression socks. Depending on the stage of the disease, the appropriate compression class is selected:

• preventive direction;
• curative, 1st stage;
• medical, 2nd stage;
• medical, 3rd stage;
• curative, superstrong stage.

Compression-type underwear is recommended for use by people who have various kinds of venous diseases. Also, compression socks are often prescribed by specialists for prophylactic purposes.

Who is recommended to wear compression underwear? The risk group with a high likelihood of vein disease and vascular problems includes:

• pregnant women;
• people who have a tendency to swelling of the lower extremities;
• people with a hereditary predisposition to varicose veins;
• athletes;
• people who lead an inactive and sedentary lifestyle;
• people with overweight and unhealthy diet.

If we talk about the diseases in which the use of compression underwear is recommended, such diseases as varicose veins, eczema veins, lymphostasis, postthrombophlebitic syndrome, leg edema, spasmodic pain in the calves, heaviness in the lower limbs, as well as prophylactic purposes in the postoperative period (in particular, after surgery on the legs).

However, not everyone can wear compression underwear. For this reason, self-treatment is not the best option, on the contrary, not to harm their own health. If necessary, you should seek advice from a phlebologist, who determine the need for the use of compression clothing.

Compression socks are contraindicated in the following diseases:

• atherosclerosis;
• diabetes;
• aortoarteitis;
• osteoarthritis;
• cardiopulmonary insufficiency;
• with dermatitis or eczema on the lower extremities.

Also, caution should be used socks compression type with open wounds on the legs, sensitive and susceptible skin, septic vein inflammation, acute thrombophlebitis, etc.

Compression socks are capable of providing a high level of comfort while wearing. They absolutely do not limit the person in motion. It is important that the socks are made of high quality materials that can provide high air circulation. Almost all compression underwear is moisture resistant.

There are several main types of compression socks: normal, with open heel or with open toe. All of them can be classified into three types:

• prophylactic;
• medicinal;
• sports.

Sports underwear is quite popular. There are socks for running, socks for sports, socks for lovers of tourism and travel. Tight-fitting underwear for the legs improves blood circulation in the lower extremities and significantly reduces the level of lactic acid production. Therefore, compression socks are in high demand among ultra-marathon runners.

As soon as it becomes necessary to purchase compression underwear, most people try to independently choose the appropriate pair of socks, golf or stockings. Especially much attention is paid to the class compression. However, not everyone can independently correctly determine the choice of the necessary stage of compression. In order to avoid any errors, it is recommended to seek help from the relevant specialists - phlebologists.

In addition to the compression class, there are a number of other factors that should be considered when choosing clothes. For example, the ideal options are socks made of mixed breathable materials: wool, polyester, nylon, spandex and lycra.

It is important to adhere to the recommendations regarding the proper wearing of compression underwear. Phlebologists are advised to wear compression socks (socks or stockings) immediately after waking up and wear them for the next hours, right up to sleep. Lingerie is removed just before going to bed. However, there are times when wearing socks of compression type is necessary 24 hours a day.