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General Information about Venous Insufficiency:
Vein disease occurs when the walls of the veins weaken and become damaged. This is due to numerous reasons including pregnancy, obesity, injury and even prolonged standing or sitting. Vein disease, if left untreated, will cause the vein to bulge and eventually, blood will begin to pool in the surrounding tissue, causing discoloration and ulcers.
Warning signs of vein disease include but are not limited to: tired, heavy legs, pain from prolonged standing or sitting, swollen ankles, varicose or spider veins, tingling, numbness or cramping at night, discoloration of the skin, and open sores or ulcers on the lower leg. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for vein disease, so the best treatment is early detection and prevention.
A preventative measure to vein disease is compression therapy which utilizes compression stockings. Compression stockings works by applying pressure to the leg, pushing the vein walls back into place, thus allowing the blood to flow properly. Veins carry blood back to the heart and lungs, so it is crucial that your veins work properly.
What are graduated compression stockings?
Compression stockings offers “graduated compression”, meaning that the pressure applied to the leg is 100% at the ankle, 70% at the calf, and 30% at the thigh. Compression stocking manufacturers such as Sigvaris and Mediven or Medi and Juzo use graduated compression in their knee high (also know as calf high), thigh high, panty hose and maternity compression stockings. read more >>
What is the difference between Graduated Compression Stockings and TED Hose?
There is a significant difference between graduated compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings. Anti-embolism stockings provide even distribution of pressure through the entire leg. This is intended for patients that are non-ambulatory (i.e. confined to bed), and is inadequate to move blood up the leg when standing upright. So when you are looking for TED hose, you should consider graduated compression stockings from Sigvaris, Mediven or Juzo as a superior solution.
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