A compression stocking is worn from the toes to the knee or to the top of the leg to promote the blood flow. Some physicians recommend wearing compression stockings which helps to control varicose veins. If you are suffering from varicose veins you are not supposed to wrap elastic bandages around their legs because they may block the blood flow to the region.
Compression stockings are also called as Pressure stockings and are flexible stockings being used by many people to boost the blood circulation by putting pressure on the leg muscles that squeeze the veins, thus enhance the flow of blood back to the heart. As a result, it helps to reduce swelling and tiredness. Compression stockings definitely will not cure varicose veins but controls the symptoms of varicose veins.
You can wear the stockings on all day but remove them off if you are lying down, with your legs raised from the floor and above the level of the heart.
You can avail this stocking in most drug stores. Pregnant women who suffer from varicose veins are advised to take special advice from doctor and to use vascular-compression pantyhose.
Elastic stockings come in different color combination and degrees of lightness. These stocking would really decrease the inflammation and tiredness on a regular usage. Compression stockings should not be used once they begin to lose their elasticity. You can use it for about every three to four months.
It is widely used for preventing blood clots, especially after surgery or injury. Wash your compression Stockings regularly with mild soap and water. Rinse and air dry it.
Types of Compression Stockings
There are many different types of compression stockings. They are listed below:
- Pressures, from light pressure to strong pressure.
- Lengths, from knee-high to the top of the thigh.