Compression garment when the varicose veins

A compression garment during the varicose veins is used to facilitate the total of the member state affected. It is presented by the bottom of different types, which allows you to choose a template for women's, men's, according to the physiological characteristics of the body. This type of lingerie puts pressure on the affected area unevenly. This will help to maintain the walls of the blood vessels in good shape, normalize the blood circulation to the bottom to the top. The disadvantages of these products is virtually not. However, the result, you may notice that if has been correctly taken from the size of the lingerie.

Indications and contra-indications

Compression, it is recommended to use for the treatment and prevention of pathologies of the blood vessels. The indications for its use:

• varicose veins;
• thrombophlebitis;
• lymphedema;
• the thrombosis;
• long-term, ulcers trophic.

The maintenance of the vessel wall in the form of an artificial measure is necessary when the first symptoms listed above pathologies. For this reason, as soon as there is vascular mesh, or a sprocket, pulling the pain, the fatigue and other symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor and get an appointment with the purchase of the bottom. The medical use of lingerie for varicose veins uneven due to effects on different sites of the lower limbs. Thus, on the tibia represents 70% of the load.

Thanks to the uneven effects of pressure on the feet and the normalisation of the traffic on this stretch of the musculoskeletal system.

Compression does not allow the blood to stagnate. As a result, the risk of blood clots is greatly reduced.

Thanks to restored blood flow, improves tissue nutrition, which in turn has a beneficial effect on the properties of the walls of the blood vessels: retrieves their elasticity, eliminate or reduce to the maximum the intensity of the fragility. In addition, under the effect of the pressure decreases the clearance of veins.

Secrete contraindications absolute and relative. In the first case, apply the compression is not permitted, without any reserve. Relative contraindications suggest the possibility of using the linen, which is determined by the condition of the members of a patient. Forbidden to apply the articles, knitted or crocheted, of features in such cases:

• aortoarteritis;
• the disease;
• thromboangiitis obliterans;
• the development of atherosclerosis.

Relative contraindications:

• the violation of the integrity of the skin: wounds, sores, eczema, dermatitis, suppuration;
• thrombophlebitis in the acute form;
• trophic lesions of the skin when the bacterial infection;
• cardio-pulmonary failure;
• septic phlebitis;
• diabetes mellitus.

Types of compression machine

Knitting, which offers the level of pressure on the veins, is a flexible alternative to plaster. The products of this material are found in several versions:

• knee length;
• knee pads;
• bottom;
• the tights.

Therapeutic knitted in the form of segments of golf fits on the lower part of the leg (foot to knee). These products contribute to the healing of the followed of varicose veins, apply again and for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis. The courses are offered in several sizes and colors, so it's easy to choose the most appropriate model for the legs of the man and the woman.

The knee pads are recommended by people who are exposed to an intense stress.

There are different types of these products are distinguished by the material properties. The low option is the most popular among women, because they are comfortable in the operation, in most cases, are more attractive. This option closes the lower end of the foot to mid-thigh. Low it is recommended to wear, if heaviness in the legs, vascular mesh and other symptoms of varicose veins. They are used for the prophylaxis of thrombosis.

Wear tights more difficult. In addition, this type of hosiery flat feet during the warm months of the year. The advantage of the compression of the lingerie is the impact on the entire length of the lower limbs. There are tights for pregnant women. The level of pressure in the belly area minimum, the greater load falls on the leg, which allows you to apply the product with the first quarter of pregnancy and childbirth. Only it is necessary to change the model of tights on account of soaring the size of the stomach.

Men's compression garment

Of knitted fabrics with specific properties recommended use for the representatives of the stronger sex, because these products are made taking into account the physiological characteristics of the body. Length of foot them, and in the absence of inserts. The men use the golf courses and the tights. If the varicose veins struck vienna on the ground in the area of the leg, it is recommended to wear socks. Tights doctor prescribed when varicocele (pathology of veins in the region of the testes), the violation of blood circulation in the groin.

Compression garment for women

Jersey does exactly the same function as the underwear with the compression, but the options of colors and designs much more. Women use all kinds of product segments: socks, tights, socks. Indications for the use of segments of golf are the same as for men. Low it is recommended to wear, if the disease has spread over the entire length of the lower limbs. Tights prescribed to pregnant women and women in the process of childbirth, because in this case, increases the risk of varicose veins in the groin area (lips, vagina).

How to choose lingerie?

In the first place, take into account the size of the products. If for the treatment of varicose veins apply the unfit model, the use will not be. For example, the smallest size that worsen the condition of the vessels, and too large tights not likely to have the desired impact on the affected area.

Choose the swimsuit is necessary in light of the circles of the lower limbs on the different sites:

• if you are planning to buy a compression of the golf courses, take into account the diameter of the leg on 2 levels: the ankle and under the knee joint. Advanced take into account the length of the heel up to the pit below the knee;
• during the selection down to mid-thigh, take into account the circumference of the leg at a distance of 30 cm from the knee joint. According to this principle, the calculated median point of the hip. You need to know the total length of the product. His define from the heel to the median of the points of the hip;
• if you need to buy low compression of the length to the groin, the change of the circumference of the leg at the level where the internal face of the thighs going on in the crotch. The total length is determined from this point to the heel;
• during the selection of segments of tights need to know the size, the thighs. The key role played by the length of the heel up to the groin.

For the convenience of compression garments, available in several sizes. Brand shirt marked RAL-GZ 387. An important criterion is the degree of compression.

How to wear it?

A compression garment must be used with a number of subtleties, otherwise the risk of ruining the product increases:

• wear shirts compression need, spread evenly on the leg. You can't collect material "accordion". There are tools that facilitate this process. But it is advisable to apply, if you use a cloth with the class of compression;
• to avoid damage to the product, the toe nails should be cut. On the hands to wear gloves, which reduces the risk of formation of puffs. All of the calluses and rough patches may cause a violation of the integrity of the compression of the knitted fabrics;
• wear clothing, it is recommended that morning, lying in bed, in the absence of the swelling;
• the question of the duration of application of the compression of the jersey is the physician individually. It is recommended to wear the lingerie on the activity time.

What class of compression to choose?

Curative and preventive effect is ensured by pressure on the lower limbs. On the basis of the difference in the values of this parameter, secrete classes of compression:

1. Class 1 - the pressure at least of 18-21 mmhg. the item Linen is used for the prevention. It is recommended that pregnant women, as well as people who are engaged in sedentary work, and in the case where the first signs of varicose veins. Shirt of this type, you can wear it for a long period of time.
2. A compression garment class 2 — the pressure of 23-32 mmhg. the item This option is the most common, because it is used as auxiliary measures in the treatment developed varicose veins, phlebitis.
3. Class 3 — 34-46 mm hg. the item a Mesh of this type is recommended for the use of persons suffering from venous insufficiency.
4. Class 4 — 46 mm hg. spoons and more. Compression with this measure, the pressure applied in rare cases.