Today varices is one of the mostcommon diseases. The reason for its occurrence is an unhealthy diet, low mobility, and even stress. In general, all that accompanies modern life.
To deal with this disease can be different,but the most effective is the use of a special compression underwear - stockings or golf. These jerseys provide uniform distribution of pressure in the legs, thereby reducing the pain and help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels. In most cases compression stockings can achieve quite good results - swelling disappear, significantly reduced the probability of occurrence of varicose veins and capillaries on the deformation of the walls.
It should also be noted that the compression garmentIt is not only used for the treatment of varicose veins, lymphostasis and a number of other diseases of veins, but also for preventing their occurrence. The use of such linen allows you to keep your feet in good shape, as well as improve blood circulation, which, of course, a positive impact on the health of the whole organism.
Classification of compression stockings
Like conventional stockings, compression classified by the level of compression, which is measured in millimeters of mercury. There are 4 compression classes:
Class I - compression of 18-21 mm. Hg. Art. The ideal product forpreventive measures of occurrence of various venous diseases. Many doctors recommend their use during pregnancy, in case of heaviness and pain in the legs, as well as the first signs of the appearance of varicose veins.
Class II - the compression of 23-32 mm. Hg. Art. Stockings of this class can be recommended atuncomplicated flow varicose diseases, as well as during their treatment. In addition, these stockings are necessary for pregnant women who suffer from varicose veins. Assist them and swelling of extremities, which became the cause of a variety of injuries.
Class III - compression of 34-36 mm. Hg. Art. These stockings are used to deal with complex formsdiseases of veins - lifostaze, deep vein thrombosis, hypotension ortosganicheskoy. They are also used for the prevention of recurrence of occurrence of venous ulcers and deep vein thrombosis.
Class IV (also known as »hospital») - a compression of 49 mm. Hg. Art. According to statements of doctors, this class of compression is the most effective product to combat severe limfostazom and congenital arteriovenous fistulas.
Of course, to choose the desired class compression stockings, you must first consult with your doctor.
Selection rules
Define class compression stockings - it ishalf of the case: to achieve the most effective results, you must correctly identify the desired size. However, this is not so difficult: declines measurements and correlate the results with the view of the table, then you can safely buy compression stockings:
How to wear?
Compression stockings on his mind almostThey are no different from the usual. However, to cope with them - to put on - is not so easy! Plus, such products of tissue structure is such that it is quite possible to damage, to make greater efforts in the process of dressing. The most difficult to wear compression stockings »hospital» type, which serve for the formation of the maximum pressure. So be extremely careful and accurate.
For dressing compression stockings, stockings recommend that you use the classical technique, shown in the picture below:
