Compression stockings for men: description and types

Those who are fortunate not to encounter varicose, believe that this disease - the lot of old women and pregnant women. However, this, unfortunately, is not so: the disease is getting younger and affects not only the beautiful half of humanity, but also men. Who should pay close attention to their feet, and who needs compression stockings for men and women - this is in the material below.

What is varicose veins?

Varicose veins or varicose veins are a vascular disease that causes a disruption of the flow of blood through the veins and can lead to severe consequences.

Varicosity can develop in different parts of the body, but most often the legs are affected. This is explained by physiological processes: it is in the lower extremities that the circulatory circle "unfolds", and the blood flow goes up. If veins have structural defects due to genetic predisposition or provoking factors, the process of outflow of blood is difficult. Valves, which are available on the veins to prevent the reverse movement of this fluid, stretch, and the vessels themselves are deformed, they can form clots.

The disease is not only aesthetic discomfort in the form of blue veins veins on the legs, but also significant pain. Legs with varicose swell and hurt.

The first symptoms: when to be vigilant?

If you saw on your feet bluish "paths" or bumpy cuneased veins, it means that varicose veins have already developed and compress stockings for men or women will not solve the problem.

To show vigilance and consult a doctor should be when the disease is not yet visible to the eye, but gives the first, barely noticeable signs. With a careful attitude to their health, it's easy to notice:

• Swelling of the legs, worse by evening;
• Soreness and swelling of the legs, pronounced in the hot season;
• Feeling of "buzzing" feet after working day;
• Discomfort from changing shoes, especially after wearing shoes with heels;
• More vivid manifestation of the venous pattern on the legs by the evening, while after resting the veins "hide".

All these signs may indicate the initial stage of varicose veins. An immediate visit to a doctor can save a lot of problems in the future, because this disease will not go away by itself, but will only progress, especially if you are at risk.

Who is at risk?

Modern medicine unequivocally asserts that the people most susceptible to the development of varicose veins are those with a hereditary predisposition to the disease. At the same time, the sex and the degree of kinship of the patients are not important: in the development of varicose veins, the thickness of the walls of the vessels and their elasticity play a role. Therefore, it does not matter at all whether my father or mother was sick.

Indirect factors can influence the progress of the disease. Among them, hard work with increased stress on the legs, unhealthy lifestyle, lack of sufficient motor activity.

Is it possible to cure varicose veins?

The disease is difficult to treat, and a neglected form can be cured only surgically.

The earlier a patient turns to a doctor, the more effective and conservative the treatment will be.

Therapy of this disease deals with a narrow specialist - phlebologist or vascular surgeon. After examining the veins and the general condition of the patient, the specialist will prescribe a course of taking medications to maintain the vascular tone, remove inflammatory processes, if necessary, and external means to alleviate the pain syndrome.

As a rule, during the treatment, as well as for the subsequent daily life, the doctor selects compression underwear. The most popular form of it among people suffering from varicose veins is the compression stockings for men and women.

What are Compression Stockings?

Compression lingerie has precisely calculated pressure on the legs: the strongest pressure in the foot area, as you climb the leg, the compression level decreases. This helps to avoid the stagnation of blood and fluid in the limbs, improving the upward outflow of blood.

Compression linen is sold only in specialized medical stores or pharmacies. Its density is measured in millimeters of mercury. If you are offered stockings or pantyhose, the density of which is indicated in DEN - this is a cosmetic version that does not have a therapeutic effect. Often the use of only one product: a compression stocking on one leg for men is easy to find on sale. Such a product is comfortable to wear and fixed for reliability at the waist.

Depending on the degree of pressure, three types of compression stockings are divided:

• 1 level of compression. Suitable for prevention and mild varicose veins.
• 2 level of compression. It is prescribed in the presence of a large number of dilated veins and nodes, tenderness of the legs, the presence of convulsions and swelling.
• 3 level of compression. Such products are sold only on prescription. They are prescribed for deep vein thrombosis, expressed thrombophlebitis and trophic ulcers.

Compression stockings for men and women of the desired level of pressure and size are selected by the doctor based on the survey and treatment goals.

Who will use compression underwear?

Men and women who are at risk should buy compression underwear. Modern technologies make it practical, comfortable and invisible under clothing.

Compression stockings for men of the 1st class of compression can be worn daily, regardless of the type of activity. Picking the right color, they can be worn even under a business suit. And the effect will not keep you waiting - such stockings will relieve from the feeling of fatigue in the legs and unpleasant puffiness at the end of the working day.

Compression stockings for men of the 2nd class of compression are needed for representatives of such professions as the driver, the seller, the courier, the hairdresser and others, under which one must stand or sit for hours on end. But before buying such a product, it is better to consult a specialist: even if you are sure that the compression stockings are necessary for you, you can make mistakes in the degree of pressure or the timing of wearing compression linen.

Why choose a stocking?

There are a number of advantages on which of all the variety of medical linen is to choose exactly the compression stockings.

1 class of compression for men and women has a preventive and venotonic effect. It is acceptable to wear such products daily, for a long period of time. Pantyhose is not always appropriate and convenient, especially for the stronger sex. And stockings for men can look like ordinary elongated socks. That allows you to comfortably include in your everyday wardrobe compression stockings.

2 compression class for men is used most often in case of development of varicose veins of the lower extremities. They are also very convenient in this case: they have a concentrated dosed action in the most problematic places, without attracting the undue attention of others.

Care of compression linen

In order to comply with hygiene standards, it is necessary to wash stockings daily. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase several pairs.

Wash the products manually, using powder for delicate things and cool water. To unscrew stockings it is not necessary, it is enough to give excess water to drain, lightly beating it with a palm.

It is not recommended to dry the compression stockings in dryers, as well as on batteries or fireplaces.

Proper maintenance of compression stockings will allow them to be worn for a long time and with pleasure. And your feet will "appreciate" this medical innovation and will please you with a healthy kind, vivacity and energy.