Tights Against Varicose Veins

Compression hosiery is one of the main means of preventing varicose veins and an essential component of surgical treatment and sclerotherapy. Compression hosiery is also used for the prevention of thrombophlebitis in the postoperative period, in bedridden patients, for the treatment of complications of varicose veins, and for the treatment of primary and secondary lymphostasis.

What is compression hosiery? The mechanism of the therapeutic effect of knitwear is based on precisely calculated and dosed pressure on the venous wall. Socks, stockings and tights create an additional frame that supports the veins and protects them from excessive stretching. Pressure on the veins narrows their lumen. This leads to an increase in the rate of outflow of venous blood and prevents the formation of blood clots. Compression of the soft tissues of the lower leg protects the legs from swelling, fatigue and muscle pain.

Ordinary tights with the most powerful supporting effect do not give the desired result, and stockings even more so. Therefore, it is necessary to use therapeutic compression hosiery. It is even produced in two versions - for women and men.

Compression hosiery compresses the legs with sufficient force so that dilated areas of the veins do not bulge and blood does not stagnate. According to the degree of compressive effect, tights and knee socks are divided into preventive and therapeutic.

One of the main differences between anti-varicose jersey and regular compression hosiery is graduated compression. Anti-varicose products are designed and manufactured so that the compression is maximum on the ankle and minimal on the groin. This significantly increases the rate of blood outflow from the veins of the lower extremities.

Another feature of anti-varicose jersey is that the size and degree of compression is determined by a phlebologist after an examination. Put on anti-varicose tights in the morning, in bed with your legs elevated.

In the West, compression knitwear has almost completely replaced elastic bandages from use. They are less effective and cause a lot of inconvenience. The only advantage of elastic bandages over medical tights is their low cost.

Thus, anti-varicose knitwear is an effective and convenient means in the fight against varicose veins. Medical tights that are correctly selected in size and degree of compression will help prevent the progression of the disease and alleviate its symptoms.