In modern life, almost every woman,yes, and many men face foot diseases. How to help yourself? This question can be answered not only by the doctor, but also by you. The way out is compression stockings, the testimonials of which testify to their high effectiveness as a preventive as well as a curative and rehabilitation remedy for the treatment of lower limb diseases and in the postoperative period.
Manufacture of medical compression stockingsbegan in 1929, with the release of medical compression jersey in eastern Thuringia. In the 20-ies of the last century it was the only place where jersey was made with compression properties.
Now products from this miraculousmaterial are sold everywhere. Compression products are not a panacea, but they help people with health problems, live more comfortably, move freely, reduce pain, recover from surgery and just keep their health and beauty.
Today, manufacturers produce in variouscolor scale and different quality stockings compression. How to choose them? After all, there are even patterns, and if desired, you can buy very elegant, beautiful stockings. But is it only beauty to consider when choosing? It is advisable that the doctor-phlebologist explained to you how to pick up compression stockings.
Compression stockings, whose classes are denoted by0 - 1 (0 - mild and 1 st compression), suitable for the prevention of lower limb diseases. Class 0 is recommended in the absence of varicose veins, but with complaints of heaviness in the legs. Class 1 is when there are stars and grids on the legs. These stockings should have good elasticity, hygroscopicity, excellent air flow and do not irritate the skin.
Compression stockings (2 compression class)are intended to alleviate the suffering of sick people who have problems with leg health and to which the phlebologist recommended wearing such stockings. As a rule, these are people who spend a lot of time on their feet, walk a lot, work mostly in a sitting position. These stockings are also called anti-varicose. They are in great demand among people suffering from such diseases as varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, chronic venous insufficiency, in patients who have undergone surgery, have complaints about edema, cramps, spasms in the legs, and others.
Compression stockings of 3 compression class(pressure no more than 45 mm Hg) should be used only as prescribed by the doctor. The specialist of the medical institution should explain how to pick up compression stockings and how to properly wear and wear them. Such stockings prescribe to patients with varicose disease in the stage of complication, with valve aplasia, exacerbation of postthrombotic disease, etc.
For the correct choice of such products, you needremove individual measurements: the circumference of the thigh (5 cm below the gluteal cavity), the circumference of the calf, the ankle circumference, the length of the foot, the height from the floor to the level of the previously measured circumference of the thigh. In order not to be disappointed in buying when wearing compression stockings, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of knitwear, compliance with standards, the availability of trim rubber, latex, on how suitable for you this color. Important and the manufacturer, because the fake may not justify the hopes, and is unlikely to have a full therapeutic effect.
Compression pressure of such stockings - 23 - 32 mmHg Art., no more than 33 mm. Hg st. Compressional impact is strictly determined: in the ankle, in its narrowest part - 100%; in the area of the leg - 70%; in the hip area - 40%.
Компрессионные чулки (2 класс компрессии) are considered a complete medical product. Due to the compression on the superficial veins of the legs, deep veins discharge blood. This contributes to an adequate outflow of venous blood and reduces venous insufficiency of the lower extremities. Also, due to compression, lymphatic drainage is improved, and this significantly reduces swelling, improves trophism of the skin and soft tissues. Depending on the pathological changes in the venous system of the patient, the doctor recommends a class of compression stockings. Leading experts in the field of phlebology are sometimes prescribed to wear compression knitwear as a necessary tool for the prevention and treatment of varicose veins.
As a result of pregnancy and childbirth, andgenetic predisposition women suffer from varicose veins more often than men, 3-4 times. The first signs of this disease occur in almost half of pregnant women. It is during the growth of the fetus that the increasing uterus squeezes the pelvic veins, respectively, the pressure in the veins of the lower extremities increases. Veins experience a huge load with a sharp increase in intrauterine pressure and, as a result, they expand greatly. As a result, congestion in the vessels, valve dysfunction and the painful condition of the affected leg areas appear. Therefore, doctors usually recommend that all pregnant women wear stockings made of compression hosiery.
It is advisable to wear compression stockings afteroperations. They support muscles weakened in the postoperative period from sprains, contribute to their restoration, restore the skin elasticity, and contribute to the normalization of blood circulation.
Wearing stockings is necessary throughout the day.Wearing medical stockings on wet feet is hard. It is also not easy to wear them after applying the cream. So, before dressing them, the legs should be clean and completely dry.
To wear such a product in the morning, you mustpre-prepare legs. They are lifted and kept for some time in such a state for the outflow of blood. Before putting on stockings to protect them from damage, you should remove jewelry from hands; it is advisable to wear rubber medical gloves. When putting on, you should put a stocking in your hand, put it on your foot, gently and slowly pull on your leg, gently releasing it from your hand.
In order for such stockings to hold well on the body, they are equipped with wide silicone inserts that are located near the elastic bands.
Both modeling and therapeutic compressionstockings are in steady demand. Good quality stockings are hard to find on sale. The legs are the object of attractiveness of the woman, so each of them tries to find such products to look elegant and sexy. Over the age of 50 years, many women are beginning to gain weight, and therefore the load on their legs increases, which forces them to wear such hosiery more often.
Stockings are removed before bedtime, washed daily(at least once every two days). Therefore, it is necessary to have two pairs of stockings, preferably of a different color (the color of the dress or skirt). Wash them must be manually, ordinary soap or powder for delicate products. It is impossible to squeeze, let alone twist them. When washing in the car, if it does not work out otherwise, it is necessary to choose the mode of delicate washing at the minimum temperature and without spinning. After washing, you need to put the product on a rag or towel, leave for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture, then dry in the usual way away from objects that radiate heat.
Compression stockings can not be dried in the dryer forunderwear and under the influence of high temperatures: they will become unsuitable for wearing. If stockings are worn daily with proper care for them, they will serve you one, maximum two months. In the future, still have to buy new ones.
Currently there are a number ofspecialized manufacturers of compression hosiery and, in particular, compression stockings. Before buying such products, it is advisable to ask for reviews about the company on the Internet. As a rule, products that are produced by companies with favorable reviews, justify themselves in the process of wearing them.
Another option is not to be trapped when buyingcompression stockings - strictly adhere to the recommendations of a phlebologist. According to his professional experience, he can competently advise which products will suit you best and where it is better to purchase them.
High-quality imported compression stockingsusually have a high price. Stockings of domestic production can be found cheaper, but they are not always close in quality to imported ones, especially with long wear. They will need to be changed much more often than high-quality products. Therefore, do not save on such things on the quality of which your health depends.
In case of skin infections or skin lesions of the legs (burns, rashes, ulcers or cuts), compression stockings (compression class 2) cannot be worn without a doctor's recommendation.
If your limbs are too large in size, too swollen, your doctor may recommend that you use elastic bandages for a while before using compression stockings.
Are you wearing during the day?discomfort, burning and tingling in the limbs, or noticed that the color of the legs has changed? This means that you need to see a doctor. You are probably wearing the wrong compression stockings. How to choose them correctly, check with your doctor. He will solve your problem.
So, we have examined from different sides the question ofthat is compression stockings. Price and reviews for these products are directly dependent on each other, and to some extent determined by how they are classified and applied.
