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Compression Therapy for Varicose Veins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Do you experience swelling, heaviness, or cramps in your legs, especially when standing or sitting for long periods? You may have tried to figure out what could be happening on your own, self-diagnosing with restless leg syndrome or a nutrient deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you may not know these symptoms are common when you have a venous insufficiency, a condition caused by blood pooling in the legs because of damaged veins. There is a non-surgical option to help relieve some of these symptoms. Compression therapy can improve your symptoms by decreasing leg swelling and preventing blood from pooling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is Compression Therapy? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leg compression therapy uses snug-fitting socks or stockings to put constant pressure on the legs to improve blood flow. The stockings are made of strong elastic that provides more pressure than typical socks. The stockings are fitted around the foot and ankle with pressure gradually easing up the leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The socks are designed to help the blood move back up the leg. Pooling of blood in the legs and feet causes heaviness, swelling, pain, or cramps that can occur when you have varicose veins. The type you need will depend on the severity of your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression socks provide different levels of pressure. Pressure is measured by millimeters of mercury, or mmHg. The categories include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Low<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Less than 20 mmHg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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20-30 mmHg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Higher than 30 mmHg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Low-compression stockings are available over the counter and are often recommended for people who spend much of their day on their feet, are pregnant, or are traveling overseas. Medium and high compression stockings should be used in consultation or under guidance of a physician. Compression stockings can be worn any time the feet are not elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Does Compression Therapy Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Compression therapy is an effective method for managing some conditions caused by poor blood circulation. It may be particularly beneficial as a first step in treatment of venous insufficiency or in mild cases. The conditions that can be improved with compression therapy include: <\/p>\n\n\n