Leg cramps - why do doctors recommend compression stockings?
Leg cramps are familiar to almost every person. They occur in children and adults, but especially often in the elderly. Cramps can cause a lot of unpleasant sensations, and if they recur, they can seriously impair the quality of life.
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Why do seizures occur?
Cramps are sudden spontaneous contractions of the muscles. They can occur in the leg, arm, neck and other parts of the body. Such a spasm is always accompanied by severe pain, sometimes intolerable, and it can last from a few seconds to tens of minutes.
Causes of cramps are diverse:
However, there is another pathology in which leg cramps are very common - almost 90% of people. This is varicose veins of the lower limbs.
Causes of cramps are diverse:
- lack of useful trace elements in the body - potassium and magnesium, B vitamins;
- pregnancy;
- sedentary lifestyle or, conversely, excessive physical activity;
- sudden movements that cause muscle stretching and then their spasm;
- endocrinological diseases - for example, obesity and diabetes mellitus;
- orthopedic problems - flat feet;
- taking medications that remove trace elements (especially potassium) from the body - for example, diuretics.
However, there is another pathology in which leg cramps are very common - almost 90% of people. This is varicose veins of the lower limbs.
What is the peculiarity of varicose vein cramps?
In varicose veins of the legs are affected by varicose veins. They expand and become twisted, the work of their valves is disturbed, because of which blood stagnates in the lower limbs, leading to swelling and trophic changes. Sometimes veins not only work worse, but also become inflamed, thrombi can form in them.
All these processes provoke the appearance of cramps in the legs, more often nocturnal. The peculiarity of muscle cramps in varicose veins is that they can appear at any stage of the disease - even when other symptoms do not yet bother. Sometimes it is cramps that are the only “tangible” sign of varicose veins, but because a person is unaware of his diagnosis, he takes a huge number of vitamin and mineral supplements without noticing any improvement.
All these processes provoke the appearance of cramps in the legs, more often nocturnal. The peculiarity of muscle cramps in varicose veins is that they can appear at any stage of the disease - even when other symptoms do not yet bother. Sometimes it is cramps that are the only “tangible” sign of varicose veins, but because a person is unaware of his diagnosis, he takes a huge number of vitamin and mineral supplements without noticing any improvement.
What should be done when seizures occur?
Since muscles can contract in various diseases, the first thing to do is to see a family doctor and undergo a comprehensive examination, including Doppler ultrasound (ultrasound) of the leg vessels. If the patient's blood tests do not confirm potassium or magnesium deficiency, but ultrasound findings reveal varicose veins, a phlebologist will treat them.
And the first thing that such a specialist recommends is to wear a special medical compression knitwear
And the first thing that such a specialist recommends is to wear a special medical compression knitwear
How to choose the best compression hosiery for varicose veins?
Medical compression knitwear is represented by socks, stockings and tights of different compression classes. Only a phlebologist can choose the right product, taking into account the stage and characteristics of the disease.
If a person complains of swelling of the legs, pain, fatigue and frequent night cramps in the calf muscles, medical compression socks with a toe of compression class II are suitable for him. They provide uniform pressure on the leg muscles (23-32 mmHg), improving blood circulation and ensuring venous return of blood to the heart.
Such compression socks not only eliminate night cramps, but also get rid of swelling of the legs, as well as increase the tolerance of physical activity - in them a person can stand or walk for a long time without feeling tired.
Lauma Medical compression socks with a toe consist of nylon (60%) and Lycra (40%), they stay securely on the legs, do not slip and do not pinch soft tissues, they are suitable for patients without toe deformities. To facilitate putting on the product, the manufacturer offers a special silk sock, which is included in the package.
If a person complains of swelling of the legs, pain, fatigue and frequent night cramps in the calf muscles, medical compression socks with a toe of compression class II are suitable for him. They provide uniform pressure on the leg muscles (23-32 mmHg), improving blood circulation and ensuring venous return of blood to the heart.
Such compression socks not only eliminate night cramps, but also get rid of swelling of the legs, as well as increase the tolerance of physical activity - in them a person can stand or walk for a long time without feeling tired.
Lauma Medical compression socks with a toe consist of nylon (60%) and Lycra (40%), they stay securely on the legs, do not slip and do not pinch soft tissues, they are suitable for patients without toe deformities. To facilitate putting on the product, the manufacturer offers a special silk sock, which is included in the package.
Medical socks with compression class II toe are a modern, comfortable and accessible to everyone method of treating night cramps and other symptoms of varicose veins, as well as preventing the progression of the disease
Medical socks with compression class II toe are a modern, comfortable and accessible to everyone method of treating night cramps and other symptoms of varicose veins, as well as preventing the progression of the disease