Compression Stockings: How They Affect Veins and How to Wear Them Correctly, Reveals Dr. Dario Jocić
Dr. Dario Jocić, a surgeon specializing in the treatment of varicose veins, reveals who should wear compression stockings and how they are used correctly.
TL;DR
- Compression stockings work by reducing swelling and pushing blood from the superficial venous system towards the deep system, particularly important when stationary.
- There are four degrees of compression, plus preventive stockings for healthy individuals, with degree two being the most commonly recommended.
- Patients often discontinue wearing stockings due to difficulty in application and lack of initial comfort, but acclimatization is key.
- Preventive stockings are for healthy individuals, especially during long periods of sitting or travel, but they do not prevent the onset of varicose veins.
- Medical stockings (therapeutic) must be prescribed by a doctor, as there are contraindications for their use.
- Graduated compression, with the highest pressure at the ankle decreasing towards the thigh, is the essential principle of how these stockings function.
- Creams and gels are ineffective for treating varicose veins, unlike compression stockings which offer tangible relief and risk reduction.