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Compression Stocking

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Compression stockings are specially designed socks or stockings that apply gentle pressure to your legs and ankles. This pressure helps improve blood flow, reduce swelling, and prevent blood clots. They’re commonly used to treat conditions like varicose veins, edema, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Compression Stocking

Benefits of Compression Stockings

  • Improved Blood Circulation: Helps prevent blood from pooling in the legs.
  • Reduced Swelling: Effective for managing edema and swelling.
  • Prevention of Blood Clots: Reduces the risk of DVT, especially during long periods of inactivity.
  • Support for Varicose Veins: Provides relief from discomfort and pain associated with varicose veins.

Types of Compression Stockings

  • Knee-high: Cover the calf and knee.
  • Thigh-high: Extend up to the thigh.
  • Waist-high: Provide the highest level of compression, extending up to the waist.
  • Specialty Stockings: Available for specific conditions like pregnancy or post-surgery recovery.

How to Use Compression Stockings

  • Proper Fit: It’s crucial to get measured by a healthcare professional to ensure the correct size and compression level.
  • Wear Schedule: Follow your doctor’s recommendations on how long and when to wear them.
  • Care Instructions: Hand wash with mild soap and air dry to maintain their elasticity.

Choosing the Right Compression Level

Compression stockings come in different pressure levels, measured in mmHg (millimeters of mercury):

 

Light compression:10-15mmHg

Indication: Leg fatigue, slight ankle,leg and foot swelling

 

Mild compression:15-20mmHg

Indication:Minor varicosities, minor varicosities during pregnancy, tired leg, Minor ankle,leg and foot swelling, post surgery

 

Moderate compression:20-30mmHg

Indication:Tired and aching legs, moderate varicosities, moderate varicosities during pregnancy, moderate edema, help prevent recurrence of venous ulceration, superficial thrombophlebitis

 

Firm Compression:30-40mmHg

Indication:severe varicosities, severe edema, Lymphatic edema, orthostatic hypotension, post surgery, post sclerotherapy, manage manifestation of PTS