1.Is it better to wear varicose veins elastic stockings as tight as possible?
For the treatment and prevention of varicose veins in the lower limbs, the tighter the elastic stockings, the better. It is very important to choose the right compression stockings for the prevention or treatment of varicose veins. Choosing too low a compression will not prevent or treat varicose veins, while too high a compression will block the arterial blood supply. Therefore, you should choose the right compression stockings under the guidance of your doctor.
2.The purchase method of varicose vein socks.
①. Choose the appropriate varicose vein stocking pressure according to the wearer’s leg symptoms.
Varicose veins stockings are divided into the following levels of pressure
The first level of low pressure preventive health care type (15-25mmHg).
It is suitable for the prevention of varicose veins and thrombosis in people with high incidence of thrombosis;
One level of medium pressure initial treatment type (25-30mmHg).
Suitable for patients with initial varicose veins;
Secondary medium pressure treatment type (30-40mmHg).
It is suitable for patients who already have obvious varicose veins (veins protruding from the skin surface when standing) in the lower extremities with leg discomfort (such as soreness and swelling of the lower extremities, eczema and itching, cramps and numbness, pigmentation, etc.), phlebitis, severe varicose veins during pregnancy, patients after varicose vein surgery (saphenous vein stripping), and patients with post-deep vein thrombosis syndrome;
Tertiary hypertension severe treatment type (40-50 mmHg).
For patients with high degree of swelling, ulceration, darkening and hardening of the skin, high degree of lymphedema in the lower extremities, and recovery period after plastic liposuction.
②. Select the length of varicose vein stockings according to the lesion site.
If the wearer only has varicose veins below the knee, it is enough to wear medium varicose veins stockings; if the wearer also has symptoms above the knee, it is necessary to wear long varicose veins stockings or pantyhose.
③. Determine the right size
(varicose veins stockings are divided into small size S, medium size M, large size L and large size XL.) Measure out the three main sizes (cm) of the wearer’s legs: the circumference of the ankle (the thinnest part of the neck), the maximum circumference of the calf belly and the maximum circumference of the thigh, in order to determine the appropriate number, and buy pantyhose to choose the number according to the height and weight of the wearer.
3.Choose the right size
(Elastic stockings are divided into small size S, medium size M, large size L, large size XL, plus large size XXL)
Use a soft ruler to measure three parts of the wearer’s legs (cm): the circumference of the ankle (the thinnest part of the neck), the maximum circumference of the calf belly and the circumference of the thigh root, and determine the appropriate size according to the table below.
Applicable groups】
1.Long time standers: teachers, traffic police, shoppers, beauticians, doctors, nurses, etc.
2, long time sitter: IT people, white-collar workers, civil servants and other office workers – long time standing or sitting: due to muscle fatigue and gravity, resulting in poor blood flow back to the legs, blood viscosity increases leading to lower limb venous disease.
3, pregnant women, long-term use of contraceptives – pregnancy hormonal changes in the body, blood volume increased by more than 20%; fetus and the enlarged uterus compression of the pelvic veins and iliac veins, weight gain during pregnancy, increased venous pressure in the legs, resulting in poor blood return, resulting in lower limb venous disease.
4, frequent business trips, airplanes, long-distance car people, flight attendants – commonly known as economy class syndrome, due to weightlessness at altitude, resulting in poor blood return to the legs, resulting in lower limb venous disease, and in serious cases, prone to pulmonary embolism.
5, obese people – due to high blood cholesterol and blood lipids, blood viscosity increases, coupled with high weight makes it difficult for venous blood to return to the heart, resulting in lower limb venous disease.
6.People who have already suffered from lower extremity vein disease – because the veins are already in the disease state, they must be improved by treatment, otherwise the disease will continue to develop.
7.People with high incidence of lower limb deep vein thrombosis – patients after major surgery, patients with malignant tumor, patients with hemiplegia, women in late pregnancy and maternity, patients with lower limb fracture, patients with serious infection, elderly people, etc.
What does it do]
1. Eliminate the swelling and soreness caused by the obstruction of blood return to the veins of the lower limbs, so that the darkened and sclerotic skin will gradually improve and the ulcerated skin will heal. The varicose veins that have become less varicose are restored to their original state.
2, pressure shaping, body slimming legs, correction of leg shape, elastic stockings have the effect of lifting the buttocks and abdomen. Jolin Tsai is wearing elastic stockings body slimming legs, correcting the shape of the legs!
3, eliminate all kinds of post-surgical edema, promote wound healing.
4, restore the function of the lower limb veins after surgery, and prevent recurrence.
5.Prevent deep vein thrombosis of lower limbs in long-term bedridden patients.
6.Eliminate the lower limb edema of pregnant women in late pregnancy, and prevent the formation of lower limb venous disease in women after delivery.
7.Preventing economy class syndrome in air travelers.
8, for long time standing, sitting, heavy physical labor can reduce the discomfort of lower limb soreness.
Wearing and maintenance method
The best time to wear elastic stockings is in the morning when you get up, because at this time the blood circulation is the most smooth swelling has not yet begun or in the elastic stockings before lifting the leg for 5-10 minutes, this action can prevent blood reflux, the effect of this action is more significant for those who have been standing for a long time. If you do not adapt to the tightness at the beginning, you can gradually wear the appropriate tightness (to avoid losing patience and giving up lightly). Because of the hot and humid summer sweating, you can put some prickly heat powder on your legs beforehand to lubricate and prevent pulling through the socks.
Stretch socks are more difficult to wear than regular stockings because of the high pressure, but first-time wearers only need to be patient and practice a few more times to get used to them. It is easier to wear them in the following way: 1.
1.Reach into the sock with one hand, pinch the heel part of the sock, and turn the sock to the heel with the other hand.
2. Turn most of the sock over and smooth it out so that your foot can easily reach into the toe of the sock.
3.Both hands brace the thumbs on the inside of the sock, grasp the body of the sock with the four fingers, put the foot into the sock, brace the sock outward with the thumbs of both hands, pull the sock toward the ankle with the coordination of the four fingers and thumbs, and place the heel of the sock in the correct position.
4. Turn the sock leg back in order and pull it upward, and put it on and whisk it flat against your body.
Take special care not to scratch your socks with diamonds or long nails when putting on or taking off your elastic socks.
Cut your fingernails regularly and prevent chapped heels during the dry season to avoid scratching your stockings. You should also check the inside of your shoes regularly to prevent unnecessary wear and tear on your stockings and to prolong their life. Wash them in warm water with neutral detergent, do not wring them out, squeeze them by hand or use a dry towel to absorb excess water, and dry them in a cool place, not in the sun or under artificial heat sources. Any high-quality products, only careful care to extend its service life and achieve the best use of the results.
[Practical advice
1.Avoid standing or sitting for a long time, should always let the feet do lift, put down movement, or if possible a small walk.
2, should develop a daily habit of wearing elastic socks to exercise the legs for an hour. You can do more exercises such as walking, climbing stairs, doing gymnastics, cycling and all exercises to keep the leg muscles active.
3, should develop several times a day to lie down to raise the legs higher than the heart position, and maintain the knee bend, so as to promote the leg veins circulation.
4, maintain a normal weight can not be overweight, because overweight will increase the burden on the leg veins. Avoid lifting more than 20 pounds (about 10 kg) of heavy objects.
5, please be sure to give up the habit of smoking, eat a light diet, eat more cereals, fruits and vegetables, drink more water, these are conducive to bowel movements and blood circulation.
6.If your leg skin is already dry, you can apply a little emollient.
7, every night when sleeping, the leg cushion higher than the heart, and maintain the most comfortable position can be, do not let the leg stiff, counterproductive.
8, adhere to wear elastic socks for at least 8 hours a day.