According to anatomical characteristics, human blood vessels are composed of layered walls and valves. With the continued upright effect of the legs, the diastolic blood pressure will increase. Because of their elasticity, blood vessels form varicose veins.
Compression underwear for varicose veins has the opposite effect. Since the pressure is distributed over the entire surface of the leg, the state of the blood vessels can be normalized. The diameter is reduced, the blood flow is not obstructed by the branch of the blood vessel, and the pressure is reduced.
Uses of compression underwear
In the case of varicose veins, specifying the use of compression garments is the first step in the treatment of the disease. Varicose veins are usually caused by obstructed blood circulation and insufficient muscle tone. The presence of thrombophlebitis and other vascular system diseases can lead to complications of varicose veins.
For the risk factors of varicose veins, an appointment may be necessary. These include:
- Sports;
- Excess weight;
- Constant upright pressure on the legs;
- Pathology of the limbs and cardiovascular system.
Varicose veins require pressure to restore the tension of blood vessels, muscles and joints. In addition, if necessary, normalize blood flow in blood vessels and reduce edema caused by varicose veins.
Compression clothing can relieve fatigue and pain in limbs affected by varicose veins.
Despite the presence of varicose veins, compression suits can be prescribed after surgery. In the case of surgical treatment of varicose veins, it is accompanied by compression of the limbs during the postoperative period. This allows blood vessels to be recycled instead of wasting elements for stretching, which is accompanied by the procedure.
Features
Compression underwear can remove excess fluid and participate in the transfer of heat, and can generate the necessary constant pressure to relieve the pain of varicose veins. Therapeutic underwear does not contribute to the occurrence of allergic reactions, and its materials do not participate in the reaction.
The linen material in the necessary position follows the contours of the body and fits closely. Over time, the material becomes stronger and remembers the shape of the body.
Compression underwear used to treat varicose veins is made of ultrafine fibers and elastic materials: nylon and cotton fibers, and Lycra. The tensile properties of these materials give the wearer compression pressure.
The use of the product is only carried out if a phlebologist is appointed. This thoroughness is only applicable to laundry levels 1 to 4 at a pressure of 24 mmHg. This is necessary to rule out the possibility of damage to blood vessels due to improper use of compression.
Since the pressure of preventive compression products is as high as 18 mmHg, their use will not cause health hazards and can be used without the advice of a phlebologist.
When choosing underwear, some criteria should be used as a guide:
- originality. The important thing is that the product comes from the original supplier. Among the fakes, substandard materials or inferior materials are often used. This can lead to incorrect compression or rapid product wear.
- scale. The correct size selection ensures that the compression therapy is correct.
- Use the required class. It is not recommended to use different grades of underwear to replace the specified underwear.
All companies that produce varicose vein compression suits are guided by international standards. Before starting production, after passing the test, the company will receive a certificate, which means that the product is indeed medicinal and used for medical purposes.
All company representatives must have the right to distribute products. If there is no such file, the product is not the original product.
There is a separate certification for the anti-embolism underwear category. Because such compressed products are specifically used to treat medical diseases, the company has obtained medical standards certification.
Classification and type
All compression products for the treatment of varicose veins are divided into the following characteristics: the degree of compression, the form of release and the purpose of appointment.
In the classification process, four product categories are distinguished:
- The first type is used for varicose vein tumors or for preventive purposes. The maximum rating pressure is 23 mmHg.
- The second category is used to treat varicose veins or thrombophlebitis. The maximum pressure is 33 mmHg. The second category has a vasodilator effect and is only suitable for mild diseases.
- The third category represents acute venous insufficiency and violation of cell metabolism. The maximum pressure is 45 mmHg.
- The fourth grade refers to rehabilitation. In most cases, it is used during the postoperative period when the vascular system and muscles cannot independently maintain normal blood flow or there is a risk of causing symptoms of varicose veins.
Special purpose:
- Hospital. It is only used for continuous medical supervision during the postoperative period.
- prevention. If the first sign of vascular system disease appears-varicose veins.
- treatment. I am used to treat chronic diseases of the vascular system and eliminate symptoms.
For medical purposes, pressure suits with a pressure of 33 to 45 mm Hg are usually used. Phlebologists believe that this type of pressure is most suitable for treatment.
The variety of compression underwear is diversified; the manufacturing company has men's and women's models.
It is represented by the following types:
- Silk stockings. The length of this form of medical sweatshirt is only up to the thigh. The main purpose of this application is to eliminate swelling and varicose veins in the calves and thighs. Stockings help to maintain the correct shape of blood vessels, thereby preventing clogging of blood vessels.
- Leggings. Compression tights are similar in appearance to ordinary products. The tights fit tightly to the entire leg-from toe to waist. The treatment scope includes: tibia, thigh and groin area. Tights are only recommended if there are widespread varicose veins above the knee joint.
- Knee-length and leggings. The high point of the knee extends only to the calf area. This allows you to use point compression only on the calf to form varicose veins. Knee length is very popular among pregnant women. Socks can eliminate swelling and normalize blood flow. The difference between leg warmers and golf is only that there are no socks. However, the effect is the same.
- sleeve. They are mainly used to eliminate the accumulation of lymph fluid, which can cause significant swelling of the limbs. This usually happens after upper body surgery.
- During pregnancy. During pregnancy, tights help to eliminate swelling of the legs and prevent the appearance of varicose veins.
Using pressure underwear during pregnancy can reduce the load on your waist and keep you in the correct posture. This promotes a better oxygen exchange between the fetus and the mother.
How to choose a size?
The size of the varicose vein compression suit is selected based on body measurements. It is not recommended to use underwear larger or smaller than the size prescribed by the doctor. Such uncomfortable wearing will aggravate the development of the disease, or it will not help.
Before buying, you need to measure:
- Ankle circumference;
- The circumference of the bottleneck just below the knee;
- Thigh circumference is 25 to 30 cm;
- The total length of the leg from the heel to the groin;
- Waist and hip size.
The thigh circumference of a person whose height does not exceed 175 cm must be measured at the level of 175 cm. Above this number, the countdown increased to 30 cm.
Only phlebologists or specially trained consultants can choose compression underwear.
After the measurement, you need to compare the result with the size chart. Each manufacturer will indicate this data on the packaging.
If the volume of the legs and waist does not match the available size, it makes sense to refuse to use tights. Using them will not have any effect. Tights or stockings deserve attention.
Wear recommendations
To get the maximum effect from the use of pressure suits, it is only possible to use them correctly. The treatment process will only be carried out if the jersey is worn correctly.
To do this, you must follow the following recommendations:
- In the morning, you need to put on the linen in a horizontal position;
- For convenience, the upper part is folded into an accordion and stretched from the lower part;
- You must start dressing first, embroidering the feet and toes a little bit;
- There is no need to straighten the material along the entire length of the thigh.
If you use tights or stockings, you must limit their tension to an average length when tightening.
If the varicose veins are edema or pressure-increased underwear is used, a special device should be used to put it on.
Nursing advice
Long-term use of compression underwear to treat varicose veins should follow the maintenance rules of compression underwear:
- Only use low-alkali shampoo to wash clothes in manual mode;
- The highest water temperature should be between 30 and 40 degrees;
- The product can only be dried in a horizontal position, without direct sunlight or high temperature;
- When using products with gel strips, it is worth preventing liquid from getting on the tape, which can worsen skin contact.
It is recommended to use multiple compression garments at the same time. Therefore, rapid wear of the clothes can be avoided.
It is recommended that all people who are often under pressure on their limbs or after surgery use a compression garment, so that the pressure will return to normal and blood flow will be improved.
Various models and classifications allow you to individually solve the problem of choosing a piece of clothing. The care and application of varicose vein compression underwear is not difficult. If all operating rules are followed, the therapeutic properties of the material can be maintained for up to 10 months.