Medical compression socks Cotton Comfort - effective help in the initial stage of varicose veins of the lower extremities
Varicose veins of the lower extremities - a very common disease in which the veins of the legs are enlarged. Every year the frequency of this pathology increases. At an early stage, its manifestations can be almost imperceptible, but over time varicosis progresses. Timely treatment allows you to suspend the development of the disease and prevent severe complications.
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Why does varicose veins occur?
The exact cause of this pathology has not yet been identified. It may be a consequence of primary weakness of venous walls or insufficiency of their valves.
Often the tendency to the disease is inherited: if varicose veins were in the mother, then with a high probability it will be in the daughter. Especially susceptible to this pathology women, since female sex hormones (estrogens) adversely affect the walls of the veins.
Also, the disease can develop (or manifest itself) under the influence of provoking factors:
In rare cases, varicosity of the lower extremities is a manifestation of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome, in which case it is combined with multiple skin capillary hematomas.
Often the tendency to the disease is inherited: if varicose veins were in the mother, then with a high probability it will be in the daughter. Especially susceptible to this pathology women, since female sex hormones (estrogens) adversely affect the walls of the veins.
Also, the disease can develop (or manifest itself) under the influence of provoking factors:
- obesity;
- sedentary or standing work (this disease is often diagnosed in drivers, salesmen, dentists);
- sedentary lifestyle;
- pregnancy.
In rare cases, varicosity of the lower extremities is a manifestation of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome, in which case it is combined with multiple skin capillary hematomas.
How to detect varicose veins?
Over time, the diagnosis can be made just by looking at the patient. Varicose veins are enlarged and clearly visible under the skin as tortuous large vessels. Sometimes they change so much that they resemble a bunch of grapes.
At the initial stage, you can suspect varicose veins by symptoms such as:
To confirm the diagnosis, it is necessary to conduct a special study - Dopplerography of the vessels of the lower extremities.
At the initial stage, you can suspect varicose veins by symptoms such as:
- heaviness in the legs;
- excessive fatigue in the evening;
- unpleasant sensations in the lower extremities - flushing, burning, sometimes even itching;
- frequent cramps;
- swelling of the legs (usually they appear in the evening, especially after a long walk or sitting and disappear in the morning after sleep).
To confirm the diagnosis, it is necessary to conduct a special study - Dopplerography of the vessels of the lower extremities.
How to treat varicose veins of the lower extremities?
There are various treatment options for this condition, such as taking venotonics, minimally invasive intervention (sclerotherapy, thermoablation) or surgery (vein removal, phlebectomy).
However, at an early stage, wearing compression hosiery is usually sufficient.
However, at an early stage, wearing compression hosiery is usually sufficient.
What is compression hosiery?
Compression garments are medical devices (socks, stockings, tights) that create a certain pressure on the vein walls and thus improve the flow of blood from the legs towards the heart. They can be made of different materials and provide compression of different degrees (A, I or II) on the vascular wall.
In the early stage of varicose veins (with minor dilation of the lower leg veins), patients with sensitive skin will find Cotton Comfort medical compression socks suitable. They are made of cotton (60%), nylon (28%) and Lycra (12%). Organic cotton in their composition (also called bio-cotton) does not irritate and does not rub the skin, prevents sweating.
Cotton Comfort socks provide Class I compression (18-21 mmHg) and can be used for symptoms such as:
In the early stage of varicose veins (with minor dilation of the lower leg veins), patients with sensitive skin will find Cotton Comfort medical compression socks suitable. They are made of cotton (60%), nylon (28%) and Lycra (12%). Organic cotton in their composition (also called bio-cotton) does not irritate and does not rub the skin, prevents sweating.
Cotton Comfort socks provide Class I compression (18-21 mmHg) and can be used for symptoms such as:
- increased leg fatigue;
- slight swelling in the evening;
- vascular asterisks and capillary networks on the legs.
Cotton Comfort medical compression socks are designed for daily wear. It is not only an effective and safe, but also comfortable method of treating varicose legs at an early stage
Cotton Comfort medical compression socks are designed for daily wear. It is not only an effective and safe, but also comfortable method of treating varicose legs at an early stage