What is better compression stockings or tights for varicose veins? Compression underwear for varicose veins: which is better and recommendations for choosing Compression underwear tights

Considering the questions and topics that constantly arise here about compression stockings during pregnancy, I think you will be interested in the results of our research in the process of choosing brands for an online store.

Since there are a lot of brands, we conducted a comparative analysis according to 2 key - consumer - criteria:

1. Proven product quality
2. Adequate price

We omit other criteria (convenience of working with the supplier, commercial conditions, assortment), since they did not ultimately affect the choice.

Many of you are also faced with a similar choice - which brand to use? - so, we hope that our research will be useful to you.

What brands of compression tights and stockings have you studied?

We chose the brands that are the most famous and widely represented in Russian stores (some are sold even in Auchan), namely (in alphabetical order): Medi (Germany), Orto (Spain), Relaxsan (Italy), Medicale line, Sigvaris (Switzerland) .

Also, in the process of studying, we periodically came across other brands, we saved information about them. At your request, we can talk about them.

Evaluation of the quality of compression stockings

Having studied the "materiel" and visiting various specialized sites and forums, as well as including simple logic, we have identified three key components of the quality of compression stockings for the treatment and prevention of varicose veins:

• Medical quality - the ability of pantyhose to provide the desired therapeutic effect.
• Operational quality - here we have combined those properties of knitwear that provide ease of use.
• Visual quality - a purely feminine and metrosexual thing - the ability of compression tights and stockings to bring aesthetic satisfaction to you and others.

medical quality

The main sources for assessing the medical quality of the designated brands are the following:

• Quality standards for compression stockings with text available for study.
• Recognized research by reputable authors and research centers.

The country of manufacture, the opinions of doctors and users on the Internet were also taken into account.

Results:

Trademark	medical standards	Research	Country of Origin	Reviews of doctors	Customer Reviews
	Conforms to RAL-GZ 387, the most common and most stringent standard available for study (see Note 1)		Made in Germany - speaks for itself No. 1 brand in Germany	Cause the greatest recognition from the professional community of doctors (more often by mention - Medi)	By mentions (U) - No. 2, by positive reviews (PO) - No. 1
			Made in Switzerland speaks for itself #1 brand in Switzerland
	Lioveras Document O29ML09 Rev. 0	Missing	The presence of the brand in Spain is not detected
	Missing	Missing	In Italy, among the leaders

Quality standards for medical compression products

Why is it important to have standards? In fact, this is a guarantee that you: (a) will not have undesirable consequences and (b) that you will receive the declared medical effect (pressure in mmHg and its special distribution over the leg). There is no standard - there is no guarantee, respectively, the buyer (and not the doctor advising dubious options) takes all the risks. It is logical that we, as sellers of a serious medical device, do not want to create risks for our customers.

We have discovered the existence of several "professional" standards that describe the requirements for medical elastic compression stockings. At the same time, the German RAL GZ 387 is the most famous, which is confirmed by its use as the basis for a working version of a single EU standard, the ability to freely find and study on the Internet and the fact that well-known world brands from various countries are constantly certified for compliance with it. We have studied the standard and can note its exhaustive content in German. Finally, we noted that it is also an important criterion for physicians when prescribing a product. You can read the text of the standard and certified companies by clicking on the links. If you find texts of other standards - send us.

Operational properties

They follow from the previous paragraph:

1. Germany and Switzerland are known for the quality of products manufactured in these countries.
2. Compliance of compression knitwear with world-famous standards guarantees the preservation of the compression effect throughout the entire service life of the products, wear resistance due to high requirements for materials. According to the reviews of doctors and buyers: grades with the RAL-GZ 387 standard retain compression longer than the warranty period (up to a year).
3. Compliance with the environmental safety standard Oko Tex Standard 100 guarantees the absence of allergic reactions.

visual quality

Conclusion on quality: it is obvious that in the category of medical knitwear the cornerstone is the medical quality of products, so all brands (both here and in general) can be divided into two categories - with confirmed medical quality and with unknown, unpredictable quality. In total, we distribute places as follows: Medi, Sigvaris, Relaxsan, Orto.

Adequate price

The quality of the therapeutic effect adequate to the problem is the cornerstone, but in Russian realities it is not the only one. The adequacy of the price is the second stone, which often turns out to be underwater.

It is well known that compression knitwear is extremely expensive. On average, it can range from 1000 to 8000 rubles.

The price of any product is determined by two main factors - the intrinsic value of the product and the margin.

We found out the intrinsic value in the second paragraph and now we understand that Medi, Sigvaris and other certified European brands should cost more than "cats in compression bags" - they serve better and longer.

How to determine the adequacy of the price?

The easiest way is to look at the retail prices of products in Europe, incl. in the countries of production of products, and compare with Russian ones. Our hypothesis is that in old Europe, educated people with a developed consumer culture can adequately assess the value of products and will not overpay, therefore, we can assume that the price market there is well-established and balanced. Conclusion: in our opinion, prices in Russia should be 10-30% higher, depending on the volume of brand sales in Russia.

In practice, unfortunately, this is far from the case. Some brands cannot be found at all during the day with fire in the trading spaces of the country of production, and some in Russia cost so much that it even becomes embarrassing for such a greed of the seller.

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Comparative analysis

Obviously, high-quality compression stockings for the treatment and prevention of varicose veins should cost 50-100 euros (depending on the type of product and brand). Cheap analogues, costing 15-40 euros, are knitwear with an unknown medical effect, which can either be absent or, in the worst case, be harmful.

Of course, in order to obtain global and maximally objective conclusions, it is necessary to conduct a more thorough study or even an investigation, perhaps it will require more than a dozen days and pages. But if we take our goals, we believe that we have received enough information and signals to make a decision. In general, the recommendations of our Venoteka may sound like this:

1. Buy products that are made in accordance with respected standards (the sure-fire option is the German standard RAL-GZ 387 presented on the Russian market).
2. Consult your doctor for the compression class and type of product. Follow the doctor's recommendations for the brand of the product if you are sure of the doctor's competence in this matter, and always ask for an argument.
3. The best recommendation is from your friend, acquaintance or stranger, but an authoritative person who has personally tried a particular product. By the way, it could be a doctor.
4. However, the best experience is not girlfriends, but your own. Try different brands if possible. So you will find the best for you. And share your experience with Venoteka - the opinion of those who use knitwear every day is important to us. Each of us (4 people) personally tried the product that we sell.
5. When buying in a store, be careful - unfortunately, the average level of consultants in Russia is very average, and they can advise / sell a bad product simply out of ignorance. In some stores - even more unfortunately - they sell such goods deliberately. If you have a discount on a discount program in such a store, but do not want to deal with it anymore - contact us, we will definitely take into account your discount.
6. If you prefer only offline stores, then we can recommend you such as Orteka, Ladomed, Medi, Swiss Orthopedic Salon - there is a range of quality products and a fairly good level of service. At the same time, if it is convenient for you to order via the Internet, then when you contact our store - in addition to free delivery - we will definitely take into account the discount on your discount card from another store.
7. Do not determine the medical parameters of knitwear yourself, with the help of friends or sellers in stores. That's what doctors are for.
8. Medical jersey, made using special technologies. Therefore, carefully study the instruction manual - it contains important nuances for caring for knitwear, putting it on and storing it.
9. When choosing a brand, approach the price critically - compare it with European counterparts, with the recommended price of the manufacturer, with offers from other brands and at other points of sale. A significant deviation down or up from the price recommended by the manufacturer is a reason to think about it.
10. The country of origin is very important. German and Swiss quality is famous all over the world, unlike, unfortunately, Russian, Chinese or Taiwanese. This is the thing for which millions of people overpay in their right mind and sober memory.
11. Cheap things can be expensive. Remember that cheap knitwear is likely to serve little and poorly. You may be lucky and it will serve a little, but well. Therefore, when talking about the price of a product, always keep in mind the cost of the entire period of high-quality use of the product.

fair elections

As you can see from our catalogue, we chose Medi. At the same time, we must say that Sigvaris, Venosan and other German, Swiss and certified European brands are very worthy products.

Why did we choose Medi?

Having decided to invest in the so-called customer centricity of our store (free shipping, support for discounts from other stores, flexibility, etc.), it would be universal stupidity to sell something other than the best in quality and fair price.

Medi is the most famous and proven high-quality brand in Russia and the world, which is in great demand (which is important - repeated) and which is respected by the professional community of doctors. For us, it is risk minimization and self-confidence.

Also, Medi is a leader, and for us it's kind of a matter of ambition to work with a leader (it's like having Adidas, Mercedes or Apple in your store, if you like).

Last but not least, Medi is always something new and unique (texture patterns, Swarovski, crazy color collections, etc.) - this is very important for a store that wants to offer the customer the best product and the best service, and always be on the wave. Other brands in this regard - at least in the Russian market - are very clumsy and conservative, and this is always a difficulty in the modern ultrasound world.

I hope that the information provided, our subjective assessments and recommendations will be useful to you. If you have any questions, your own notes - we will be happy to discuss them. They are important to all of us.

In the modern rhythm of life, it is quite difficult to keep track of your health. Especially when there is no visible cause for concern. In particular, this applies to diseases such as varicose veins. Few people know that varicose veins are not just not pleasant and not beautiful, but dangerous to health and life.

Therefore, it is so important to take care of your feet at any stage of life. And in time to take preventive measures. Today it is possible to prevent the appearance and development of varicose veins without drugs. Compression hosiery is what will help keep the veins in good shape and avoid unwanted problems.

Medical jersey is presented in the form of golf, stockings and tights.

It is widely used mainly among women, but sometimes also by men of all ages.

Despite the fact that it has a healing function, from the point of view of aesthetics, it is no different from ordinary hosiery. That's why suitable for regular wear.

The occurrence of varicose veins is associated with increased loads, the presence of excess weight, a long stay in a standing position.

How to choose compression stockings for men? Men's knitwear is not much different from women's.

In fact, only anatomical features, because men have a slightly different body structure.

See the video at the end of the article for more details.

Usually the stronger sex chooses stockings or stockings.. They are suitable for both treatment and prevention. And most importantly - they will not be conspicuous under trousers.

Rating of manufacturers of compression underwear

Thinking about buying medical knitwear, you want to get a quality product. Which brand of compression stockings is best? We take stocking material, wear resistance, cost and reviews of the manufacturer as a basis. Our ranking:

It is worth noting that such tights and stockings are sold only in specialized stores. The packaging must indicate the compression class, indicating the pressure in mm Hg. Art. On ordinary hosiery, only the density ("den") is indicated.

Finally

Compression stockings play an important role in prevention and treatment. Stockings, of course, are not a panacea for vascular diseases. However, wearing them will help stop the development and transition of the disease to a more advanced stage.

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Varicose veins of the legs are a very common and dangerous disease that must be treated in the early stages.

The most effective method is complex therapy, which includes not only medicines and physiotherapy, but also elastic compression of the veins.

In the advanced stages of the disease, only surgery will help. Compression underwear for varicose veins corrects the treatment of pathology and improves the patient's condition.

The essence of the therapeutic effect

Compression treatment of vein diseases has been practiced since ancient times. How does this underwear work? It gradually compresses the vessels on the legs with different intensity, from bottom to top.

The strongest 100% pressure occurs in the ankle area, since it is from this area of ​​\u200b\u200bblood that it is most difficult to rise.

In this zone, blood stagnation most often occurs, and trophic wounds appear.

In the shin area, closer to the knee, the compression level is 70%, and slightly higher to the hips - 40%.

Due to the compression of the veins and the correct distribution of the load, blood circulation is normalized, and the blood does not stagnate in the vessels. Tissues receive nutrients and oxygen.

As for the damaged veins, the tone of their walls increases, they no longer expand and become thinner.

Compression knitwear, in fact, takes over the work of the muscles, thereby stimulating the muscles of the lower extremities. As a result, swelling, heaviness, fatigue disappear.

It is forbidden to wear such underwear for infectious, allergic skin diseases. It is not recommended to use in the presence of bedsores, trophic wounds or Takayasu's syndrome.

Compression level

Therapeutic anti-varicose tights, stockings are not sold without a doctor's prescription. You can buy them only in special orthopedic salons.

Linen compression levels:

Preventive stockings and varicose stockings with the first level of compression can be purchased without a prescription. And for wearing medical knitwear of 2 and 3 levels of compression, you need a doctor's permission.

Material for medical underwear

Anti-varicose tights, stockings, stockings are made from elastic rubber threads of nylon, cotton, elastane and microfiber.

This is a seamless hypoallergenic underwear that looks like regular underwear, although its design can be different.

Pantyhose, varicose stockings perfectly absorb moisture, allow the skin to breathe. The products look great and are comfortable to wear under clothes.

Compression is created by processing therapeutic knitwear using technological innovations.

Range

The choice of medical knitwear is large. What underwear is better to choose?

Types of compression products depending on the therapeutic effect:

Preventive anti-varicose tights. They have the lowest pressure intensity (17 mmHg), they can be worn to prevent varicose veins.

Such underwear is necessary for people who are on their feet a lot or, conversely, lead a sedentary lifestyle, athletes and during pregnancy. Preventive products must be worn if a spider vein appears on the legs, veins begin to appear, the legs hurt or swell in the evening.

Healthy people of such professions need to acquire preventive underwear: teachers, salespeople, hairdressers, drivers, etc. And everyone who is in one static position during the day. It can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription.

• Medical products. They have a high level of compression (up to 48 mm Hg). There is an intense impact in the ankle area.
• Anti-embolic (hospital) jersey. Supports blood vessels as much as possible, prevents severe vein diseases, such as thrombosis. Used after surgery, childbirth.

Compression stockings range:

Compression knitwear from different manufacturers

The choice of medical underwear is quite large, so which product is better to choose?

The main purpose of compression products is to stop the progression of varicose veins, prevent venous congestion, relieve swelling and other unpleasant symptoms.

Specialized orthopedic salons and pharmacies offer you compression products from different companies. They have approximately the same therapeutic effect and compression intensity. The main differences are design, wear resistance, cost.

Italian brand Relaxan

Compression knitwear from this manufacturer is very popular, as such a product is relatively cheap.

The most expensive underwear costs no more than 1300 rubles. Relaxan offers a huge range of products with different designs and any level of compression. Their main drawback is that the compression properties last no more than 30 days, the linen wears out quickly. According to consumer reviews, the products of this company are uncomfortable to wear.

Russian manufacturer Intex

Many believe that the medical knitwear of this company is better than most foreign analogues. Plus it costs a lot less. Pros - the required level of pressure, durability, comfortable to wear, high-quality seams, the necessary therapeutic effect. The cost of such products is from 700 to 1200 rubles.

Spanish company Orto

Stockings and varicose tights can be purchased at average prices. The simplest model will cost 380 - 750 rubles. Pros - high quality, compression properties last up to 5 months. Cons - rapid wear of linen, especially in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe socks.

Venotex underwear

A very popular compression hosiery from the American company Venotex Therapy. Advantages - a wide range of models, a quality certificate that complies with Russian GOST. Tights, stockings, leggings for men, all products are characterized by medium wear resistance. In addition, the prices are relatively low:

• the price of preventive models - from 600 rubles;
• products 3, 4 compression levels - from 1500 and more.

Therapeutic knitwear Copper and Bauerfeind

Many consumers believe that it is better to purchase high quality products from a German manufacturer.

Such products are much more expensive, the minimum price is 1200 rubles, but their quality remains at a high level.

Advantages - it is comfortable to wear, linen does not require special care, does not wear out for a long time. In addition, leggings, stockings and tights for varicose veins have a great design.

The range includes sports underwear for active people.

Medical products with a compression level of 2 and above must be put on using a special device from the company Medi.

Therapeutic jersey from the company Sigvaris

For those who are not used to saving on health, it is better to purchase the elite products of the Swiss brand Sigvaris.

Pros - high quality workmanship, excellent design, durability to wear.

The disadvantages include the price - from 2,200 to 5,000 rubles. Compression, healing properties at the same level as those of other manufacturers.

Therapeutic effect

The healing properties of linen are obvious, it stops the development of varicose veins, normalizes blood circulation, improves tissue nutrition, and relieves swelling.

The diameter of the veins becomes smaller, which improves the functioning of the valvular apparatus. A decrease in blood viscosity promotes accelerated blood flow. The risk of formation of clots in the vessels is minimal.

By squeezing the veins with compression underwear, the functionality of the venous-muscular pump improves. As a result, blood is pushed faster towards the heart.

Capillaries absorb blood and lymph faster, as a result of which puffiness disappears.

Selection rules

How to choose compression underwear so that it is most effective? Products differ only in length: leggings end at the knee, stockings from varicose veins reach the thigh, and the elastic band of tights should be on the belt. It is necessary to choose therapeutic knitwear in accordance with the location of the main symptoms. If the veins are dilated on the calves, then you need to purchase leggings, and if higher, then only stockings or varicose tights will help.

In addition, you need to find out your size, for this you need to measure the lower limb.

If you buy leggings, then measure the circumference of the calves above the ankle and below the knee with a centimeter. And also it is worth measuring the length from the foot to the knee.

If you need varicose stockings, then measure the circumference of the lower leg above the ankle and below the knee, as well as the circumference of the thigh at a level of 26 cm from the knee, if the person is tall, then at a height of 32 cm. Also measure the length from the foot to the groin.

If you are going to buy tights for varicose veins, then in addition to all the above measurements, you need to measure the circumference of the waist and buttocks.

To choose the right product, compare your parameters with the data in the size tables on the packages of underwear. But it is better to buy underwear in a store so that the consultant will immediately pick up a product that exactly matches your measurements.

Preventive tights for varicose veins must be worn during pregnancy, especially in the first 3 months. Medical underwear for women in position is different from the usual. Instead of an elastic band on the tights, there is an elastic waistband that supports the stomach without squeezing it. Products for pregnant women are made of a material with an increased ability to pass air.

Many pregnant women prefer stockings for varicose veins. This is due to the fact that tights still cause discomfort for expectant mothers. And the stockings are comfortable to wear, they do not squeeze the stomach and sit perfectly.

Types of compression stockings:

• classic;
• with silicone rubber;
• with a corset belt;
• with open fingers.

How to wear?

It is important not only to correctly select and wear underwear, it also needs to be properly dressed. Step by step action:

• Medical knitwear must be put on immediately after sleeping in bed.
• No need to stretch and twist the product.
• Gather the top into an accordion, insert your hands into tights (stockings, leggings), carefully insert your foot.
• Slowly, without sudden movements straighten, pull the product on the shin, knee, thigh.
• In the supine position, lift the buttocks, gently pull the pantyhose over the waist.

Anti-varicose stockings are worn in the same way.

Compression stockings with open fingers are put on with a sliding sock:

• put on sliding socks;
• pull the golf on the toe, remove it;
• carefully straighten the golf course.

There are special devices that make it easier to put on compression underwear.

Use latex gloves to avoid scratching the compression garment. Toenails also need to be cut and filed.

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Compression knitwear is an indispensable element in the treatment of various diseases of the limbs, as well as in active sports. There are many types of knitwear, which are distributed, among other things, by compression classes. Do not forget that for the effective use of compression stockings, you must consult a doctor. But for the sake of general acquaintance, we give here a general classification of compression goods. How to choose which is better - what are and how to choose this kind, you will learn in our article.

How to choose a compression class?

Picking up compression stockings with the right compression class is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. The compression class is a key parameter for this kind of product. Here are the main QC parameters in accordance with the marking:

0: Prevention of varicose veins.

1: Prevention in the risk zone is edema, the initial stages of varicose veins, prevention during pregnancy and after childbirth.

2: Identified varicose veins, thrombophlebitis. This class of compression is also worn after vein surgery.

3: Varicose disease with trophic disorders. Postthrombophlebic disease, deep vein thrombosis. Lymphatic insufficiency.

4: The fourth class of compression is used for lymphedema and burns.

Which is better: compression stockings or tights?

If there are no specific restrictions, then the person himself chooses whether to wear compression stockings or tights. For the prevention of diseases and with mild degrees of varicose veins, most types of compression products are suitable. In the case of lymphedema, special flat-knit compression stockings with high rest pressure are needed: for a serious disease, serious treatment is needed! It is important to remember that the longer the product, the stronger the compression effect, which means the more effective the treatment. Therefore, it is believed that stockings are more effective than stockings, and tights are more effective than stockings. There are a number of restrictions: you can not wear socks if varicose veins are in the popliteal region; you can not wear stockings if the varicose veins are in the upper thigh. The elastic of the product should not injure the veins, especially in damaged, unevenly expanded places.

Compression knitwear companies

High-quality compression stockings must meet three parameters:

• Medical quality - providing the necessary therapeutic effect;
• Operational quality - ease of use;
• Visual quality is an aesthetic element.

The best compression stockings comply with the European standard RAL-GZ 387. This is the most stringent European standard for such products, and not all manufacturing companies follow it. RAL-GZ 387 regulates the composition, safety of materials and, of course, compression properties. If the product does not meet this standard, then the medical effectiveness of knitwear is considered unconfirmed. One of the few companies whose products fully comply with the European standard RAL-GZ 387 is the German company medi. The size range of medi compression garments is wide-ranging: at least seven sizes plus options for large hips. Thus, it is possible to select the product for the patient with the highest precision. The price of a quality product depends on the type of product - and, of course, on the manufacturer, but really high-quality knitwear cannot be cheap. Most firms do not pay attention to the aesthetic properties of knitwear, paying attention only to compression, medical properties. But a quality product must also look good, which is why companies like medi offer a variety of designs and colors to meet the aesthetic needs of the most demanding customers.

How to choose the medi series?

medi has many lines of compression stockings. The choice of a series depends on what parameters are needed and what the user likes. Transparent stockings and tights are a mediven elegance series, matte, to hide vascular "stars" - mediven comfort. These are very soft and comfortable to wear. Series for men - mediven active. Mediven plus is an elegant, opaque and fairly tight compression stocking for both men and women.

For the prevention of diseases, the mj-1 series is ideal. For those who love to travel, the mediven travel series is the best choice, and for pregnant women, the mediven elagance and mediven plus special models, as well as the thrombexin series (it is recommended to start wearing two weeks before and after childbirth - exactly when the body is experiencing strong loading times). Compression hosiery for operations is the struva series. If the patient has serious disorders, then the treatment must be serious: in the case of trophic ulcers, mediven forte products are necessary. In addition, medi has a low-cost range of duomed compression stockings.

Feedback on the use of compression stockings

Violation of blood circulation and lymph drainage is turning into a modern scourge of mankind. To normalize the situation, medications, operations and special devices made of materials of various densities are used. More and more patients prefer compression stockings. Compared to an elastic bandage, it:

• easier to put on. Some models even have sewn-in zippers for ease of use. When using a bandage, special training or certain skills are required, and medical knitwear can be put on by yourself;
• variety of models, colors and textures;
• durability. With daily use, knitwear does not lose its healing abilities during the year;
• high hygiene. Modern materials allow you to simply wash, quickly dry products. Weaves and threads provide full ventilation of the skin at any time of the year, guarantee hypoallergenicity.

That is why compression hosiery is popular with patients suffering from varicose veins, lymphostasis and other pathological conditions of the lower extremities.

Who is at risk

Some categories of people have a predisposition to pathological disorders of blood circulation or lymph circulation. This is facilitated by certain congenital and acquired factors:

• genetic predisposition. If blood relatives had problems with the veins of the lower extremities, then such a person needs to regularly visit a phlebologist or vascular surgeon;
• hormonal changes in women. Due to certain hormonal fluctuations during adolescence, pregnancy, lactation and menopause, the connective tissue of the blood vessels of the lower extremities may cease to perform its functions qualitatively and contribute to the re-reflux of blood;
• professional activity. Drivers, office workers, cashiers, hairdressers - representatives of these professions spend their working time in a standing or sitting position. This significantly increases the load on the circulatory system of the legs. Many workers, in order to evenly distribute the blood flow, use therapeutic knitwear for preventive purposes;
• endocrine disorders. Such conditions have a negative impact on blood density, platelet concentration, strength and elasticity of the walls of blood vessels;
• obesity. The load exerted by excess weight on the lower body often provokes the development of lymphostasis, varicose veins and other pathological conditions. Compression products are used to restore functional abilities or.

Advantages of modern medical products for varicose veins

Some patients are afraid to wear compression socks or stockings just because they don't want to look ridiculous or unaesthetic. Most modern manufacturers produce therapeutic knitwear using new technologies using advanced materials. This results in the following benefits:

• variety of color solutions. Previously, compression products were predominantly flesh and black. A modern palette of shades allows the use of therapeutic and prophylactic products in everyday wear. At the same time, they practically do not differ in external indicators from ordinary stockings or tights. This aspect is of most interest to women who want to remain attractive in all situations. Varicose and swollen legs bring not only discomfort, but also aesthetic problems for their owner. Using modern knitted compression products, you can not only effectively restore blood circulation, but also look very attractive;

• ease of use. You no longer need to spend a lot of time putting on products every day. Manufacturers sew zippers into them, which greatly facilitates the operation process. Especially such design features will be appreciated by women in the position in the last months of pregnancy and overweight people. For them, this is the best solution;
• different compression force depending on the degree of circulatory disturbance. If the patient has different stages of the disease on the left and right legs, then you can choose stockings or stockings of various classes and pressure forces. This allows you to qualitatively treat varicose veins and other circulatory disorders.

All these characteristics make the prevention or treatment of affected veins a simple but effective exercise.

The principle of the impact of medical knitwear

Anti-varicose stockings have a complex effect on the circulatory and lymphatic systems of the lower extremities. Special material of different density (class) creates maximum pressure in the ankle area. Evenly rising upwards, the strength of therapeutic knitwear decreases. For example, stockings at the top have only 60% compression at the ankle. This allows you to prevent the development of pathological conditions of the veins of the legs and give the patient freedom of movement.

Those who used therapeutic jersey note that thanks to him:

• the uniform distribution of venous blood in the lower extremities is restored. Due to the pressure of different strengths, knitwear prevents the formation of reflux. As a result, the walls of blood vessels do not stretch, pockets, bumps, nodes and other pathological conditions do not form in them;
• puffiness disappears. Violation of the normal circulation of blood and lymph contributes to the formation of lymphostasis, a decrease in the sensitivity of the limb, and causes a feeling of heaviness. Therapeutic underwear: stockings, stockings, tights, even after the first use, demonstrate high performance. At the end of an active working day, there is no swelling in patients with circulatory disorders in the legs;
• cease to pester aching pains at night or loss of sensitivity during the day. All this is due to a violation of innervation (the mechanism of transmission of nerve impulses). Crowded veins put pressure on the nerves and prevent them from working fully. Stockings or socks of even the first class of the weakest compression force are able to restore the normal supply of nerve impulses, to establish tissue trophism.

All of the above allows patients to fully enjoy an active lifestyle and not limit their mobility.

Indications for use

• during pregnancy and during natural childbirth. The third trimester of pregnancy creates a huge load on the lower limbs. The rapid increase in the mass of the fetus, uterus, the natural accumulation of blood in the pelvic organs and reproductive organs provokes the development of varicose veins. During contractions during childbirth, the veins of the legs cannot normally pump venous blood. Therefore, many women after the birth of a baby notice an expansion of blood vessels, swelling, and soreness. To prevent the development of such a dangerous condition, phlebologists and gynecologists strongly recommend using special tights during pregnancy, such models have an elastic insert that will allow the tummy to grow normally. Some socks and stockings have zippers sewn in, allowing pregnant women to put on such products themselves. Therefore, compression hosiery is the best solution to problems with varicose veins during pregnancy;
• with obesity. Excess body weight does not allow the veins of the lower extremities to fully perform their work. Therefore, they need full support, and compression products have such an effect;
• while standing or sitting. If you are forced to carry out the entire work process in one position, then at the end of the day, leg pain or swelling may develop. To avoid this, as a preventive measure;
• on long journeys or flights. Static loads have a negative impact on the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. In order to prevent swelling and manifestations of pain in the legs, it is worth using compression underwear.
• with varicose veins of different stages.

Contraindications for use

Stockings and other compression garments cannot be used for a number of serious conditions:

• damage to the skin of the lower limb. If there is a scratch, wound, cut in the compression zone, then it is better to wait for their healing. The pressure that tights or stockings will exert on the skin will negatively affect the regeneration of the epithelium and deeper layers of the skin. Medical knitwear with constant contact with a non-healing surface will irritate the wound. Such damage can turn into a gateway to infection and cause serious complications;
• diabetes. This endocrine disease not only affects blood glucose, but also disrupts blood circulation in the lower extremities and leads to the formation of non-healing wounds and ulcers. With a serious stage of the disease with such unpleasant consequences, it is better to abandon medical knitwear. With such a diagnosis, he definitely will not bring benefits;
• skin sensitivity, tendency to allergic reactions. Sometimes this feature becomes a real barrier to therapy. Therefore, before buying or wearing stockings, you must first make sure that the composition is hypoallergenic. The main manufacturers of high-quality medical products have quality certificates and must print on the packaging the percentage of materials from which the fabric of the product is made;
• purulent-inflammatory processes on the legs. In this condition, it is contraindicated to compress the skin or veins. This can lead to a more rapid spread of infection, disrupt recovery, and cause a complication of the condition;
• acute thrombophlebitis. With such a pathological condition, phlebologists and vascular surgeons strongly categorically do not recommend the use of compression underwear. Only after the disease has been transferred to the chronic stage, stockings, stockings, tights can be used for treatment.

Varieties and classification of compression products

Medical jersey has several groups. According to the length of the product itself, manufacturers distinguish between tights, stockings and stockings. Depending on the localization of the problem, the size of the lesion of the blood vessel of the lower limb, the stage of the disease, the phlebologist or a special consultant selects the best option and type of product for the patient.

Medical knitwear can be preventive and therapeutic, and is also divided into compression classes, depending on what compressive and supporting force the product exerts on the veins of the lower extremities.

Preventive knitwear has a compressive force not exceeding 18 mm Hg. Art. Some patients may prescribe such products on their own. Positive feedback about them is often left by tourists and other outdoor enthusiasts, people who are forced to work on their feet or spend a long time in air travel.

Medical jersey has 4 classes of compression effect:

• first class, the force of the supporting effect is equal to 18-21 mm Hg. Art. It is advisable to use such products in the initial stages of varicose veins, with slight swelling or periodic heaviness in the legs. This class is also recommended for pregnant women. They wear products during pregnancy and put them on without fail for childbirth;
• second class. The pressure force is in the range of 22-32 mm Hg. Art. It is used for varicose veins of the 2nd and 3rd stages to normalize blood circulation.
• third and fourth grade. Medical underwear has compression rates of 33-46 and more than 47 mm Hg. Art. respectively. It is unsafe to prescribe such products for yourself, this can lead to negative consequences.

Only properly selected therapeutic or preventive knitwear will bring the desired relief and freedom of movement.

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