Buying and Wearing Compression Stockings is Not Like Buying and Wearing Fashion Hosiery!
As a general rule always consult your physician or vein specialist if you are making any changes that could affect your health. Wearing compression stockings is definitely one of those changes.
Compression stockings are designed to apply graduated pressure to the legs to optimize blood circulation and prevent or reduce swelling in the legs and feet. They can also reduce the risk of blood clots after surgery or when travelling long distance in a sitting position without adequate movement. Lighter compression or support hosiery can simply boost an individual’s well-being and comfort level while standing or sitting all day, which often leads to achy, heavy and fatigued feeling legs after a hard day’s work.
One very important reason to talk to your doctor or a vein specialist first before wearing compression stockings is to ensure that you don’t have any existing medical conditions that would preclude you from wearing compression stockings or where compression stockings would have to be worn with extreme caution.
Compression stockings should not be used if, for example, the following medical conditions are present:
Compression stockings should only be considered with caution if, for example, the following medical conditions are present:
Similar to fashion socks, stockings, pantyhose, tights and leggings, there are also different types of compression hosiery available. To select the style and type that would be most suitable for one’s individual needs, several factors must be taken into consideration.
Patients should be fully involved in determining which type of compression stockings would be best for them.
The more a patient likes the style, design and color of their compression stockings the more likely he or she will follow through with wearing their compression stockings regularly and consistently. It is also important for the patient to understand that compression therapy or hosiery will not cure any underlying venous disease, but restore venous function while wearing compression stockings. Therefore, compression hosiery is a lifetime strategy.
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