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Support stockings are a noninvasive and easy way to avoid or reduce varicose veins. Support stockings for varicose veins help to counteract the mechanical problems that cause the bulging swollen veins, and return blood and fluid back to the heart more efficiently. Varicose veins result from pregnancy, increasing age and genetic (family) tendency, hormonal changes, obesity, and lack of movement.
Most varicose veins don't have much in the way of symptoms other than the visual impact of the varicose veins. Those individuals that do have symptoms may experience aching pain, throbbing, cramping, heaviness, rash, skin discoloration, and restless legs have been reported as symptoms of varicose veins, but this is unusual.
Support stockings for varicose veins are an easy and inexpensive way to reduce or prevent varicose veins. The most common type of support stockings for varicose veins are known as graduated compression stockings. Mild levels of compression are available without a prescription, but although they are a much milder strength, it is important to make sure that they fit properly and are put on properly. This type of support stocking tends to generate pressures at the ankle of less than 20mmhg. This measurement should be listed when purchasing the support stockings.
The fit insures they don't cut off circulation in the legs, and also to avoid having stockings that are too loose to work. Measuring carefully can insure the support stockings for varicose veins fit properly. Because there are different lengths of stockings, an individual may need more body measurements. If measuring for knee length stockings, take an ankle and calf measurement. Measure the ankle, and then the calf at its widest part. For thigh high stockings, measure the thickest part of the thigh that the stocking reaches to. And for pantyhose style support stockings, the widest part of the hip needs to be measured as well. For more powerful varieties of support stockings, it is important to consult a physician and a healthcare professional who is proficient in fitting graduation compression stockings.
Putting on support stockings for varicose veins requires care, because they will not work properly if they are put on incorrectly, and they can cause skin irritation and discomfort. Putting them on in the morning helps to prevent blood and fluid from pooling in the ankle from the time an individual is upright. For this level of compression, few problems should be encountered in putting the stockings on. To begin, grasp the stocking by its top and roll it outward down to the heel pocket. With one hand, grasp the inside of the heel pocket. Slide the foot into the stocking, insuring that the heel if properly placed in the heel pocket. Unroll the stocking, making sure that it is not twisted, and periodically stopping to remove wrinkles.
Support stockings for varicose veins are an overall inexpensive and noninvasive way to prevent or reduce varicose veins. Dr Scholl's socks carries a variety of stockings for a customer to choose from, at great prices.
Always consult your physician before wearing graduated compression socks. Dr. Scholl’s socks are not intended to cure or treat any ailment or disease but are constructed to provide comfort to everyday life.
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