How To Choose Compression Stocking And What To Consider When Using It!

Compression socks are special socks used to reduce the diameter of the veins in the legs and to facilitate the upward blood flow. These stockings prevent blood pooling and swelling by applying gradually decreasing pressure from the ankle upwards. It is used as an auxiliary method in the treatment of edema and varicose veins due to insufficiency of the veins called chronic venous insufficiency. I say it is a helpful method, it is not possible to cure your disease with compression stockings given without any treatment.

There are a variety of designs and colors to choose from for compression stockings. With so many options out there, you'll likely find a pair of running compression socks that match your personal style and preferences.

Choosing the right pressure and size is very important when purchasing compression stockings. We usually recommend 23-32 mm Hg medium pressure compression stockings after treatments. However, in general, the pressure of the socks used for anti-edema and relaxing purposes is below 20 mmHg and falls into the category of light pressure. Your doctor will prescribe you what pressure your socks should be, whether below the knee or under the knee compression stockings are suitable for you. However, they should determine the size of your sock by taking measurements at the point of purchase. If the person in question gives you a sock without measuring just above the ankle, the widest areas of your calf and thigh, at the place of purchase, please leave that shop without buying socks.

How To Wear Compression Stockings?

It must be admitted that wearing compression stockings is a difficult situation for many of our patients. Fortunately, thanks to modern treatments, it is sufficient to wear the compression stockings for a maximum of 20-30 days after the treatment. Now, we can give the good news that 95% of our patients will be able to get rid of varicose stockings completely after a month.

It is beneficial to wear the compression stockings by showing them in practice by the assistant staff at the center who recommended it to you when you first wear it. We recommend that you wear the compression stockings before getting out of bed in your daily life. In this way, swelling in the feet is prevented. When you wear compression stockings, make sure that your feet and legs are not damp, otherwise it may be very difficult to get dressed.

To wear the socks, you can choose to turn them inside out or to wear them by collecting them in the palm of your hand. A satin fabric used for easy wearing in socks with open toes makes dressing very easy. For this reason, it can be preferred in patients who are physically very difficult to wear compression stockings. However, when wearing open-toed socks, make sure that the toe part of your socks stays under your toes and does not restrict your finger movements.

During the classical treatment of varicose veins, there were too many patients who were advised to wear compression stockings for life. In these periods, it was important to be careful about the washing and drying of varicose stockings and to preserve the stocking without deformation within the 6-month period, which is the natural life of a stocking. However, with modern treatments, many of our patients do not need to wear compression stockings for life.

Take a close look at the exact sizes of the socks socks from various brands. This will ensure that the socks are a good fit for you. Knowing the exact measurements of the socks will guarantee the perfect fit, and will ensure that you don't feel uncomfortable when running.