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Compression Stockings Surgery, Compression Stockings Surgery India, Compression Stockings Surgery Cost, Cost Compression Stockings, Compression Stockings Surgery Delhi India, Compression Stockings Surgery Bangalore India Compression stockings (also called graduated compression stockings) can be used for a number of conditions :

  • DVT is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. If the blood clot breaks loose, it can travel to your lungs and block an artery (this is known as a pulmonary embolism).
  • Varicose veins are swollen superficial veins (veins that lie under your skin) that look lumpy and dark blue or purple through your skin. They usually affect your legs, particularly your calf and sometimes your thigh, and are caused by damaged valves in your veins. This means that blood can't travel up your veins as easily and tends to pool (collect) in your veins causing them to enlarge.
  • Venous leg ulcers are areas of skin loss (lesions) usually near your ankle. They are caused by problems with the valves in your leg veins.
  • Fluid build-up in your legs (oedema) can be caused by heart failure and problems with the veins in your legs. Fluid can also build up in your legs during long aeroplane flights.


What are graduated compression stockings ?

When calf muscles contract they squeeze deep major veins in the leg (the popliteal and tibial veins) forcing blood up the legs to the heart. Blood flows along the tibial vein in the lower limb and joins the popliteal vein from the knee upwards.

Compression stockings help increase blood flow in these veins by applying graduated pressure to the leg, improving performance of the calf muscle pump. The pressure is graduated and is greatest around the ankle, decreasing further up the leg.


Wearing compression stockings


To be effective, stockings need to be worn constantly during the day. Usually you should remove your stockings before you go to sleep, but your doctor may advise you to wear the stockings at night. However, you should take them off for at least half an hour every day to wash your legs and check the condition of your skin.

When checking your skin you need to look out for:

  • Any sore marks at the top of your legs
  • Any sores on your toes or feet

If you spot any of these signs, or if you're worried, don't put your stockings back on and talk to your GP.

You should also take care to prevent your skin becoming dry by applying an emulsifying cream to your legs. Your GP can recommend creams that are appropriate for you.
Conditions which may benefit from medical compression stockings include:

  • Spider Veins (telangiectasia)
  • Varicose Veins
  • Venous Eczema
  • Venous Ulcers
  • Lipodermatosclerosis (gradual hardening/thickening of the fatty tissue below the skin due to high pressure in surrounding veins)
  • Lymphedema
  • DVT Prevention (deep vein thrombosis)
  • PTS (post-thrombotic syndrome)
  • Swelling (edema)
  • Burn Scars
  • Aching, tired legs


Medical Compression Stockings Classes


Compression stockings are classified according to their tightness when fitted around the leg.

There may be variation in pressure classification between different standards. For example a European standard class 2 medical stocking has a stronger gradual compression compared to a UK standard Class 2. Medical compression stockings are available through prescription, however lower pressure and support stockings can be bought over the counter which require no prescription.


Varieties


Graduated compression stockings are usually available in 2 different lengths; below the knee and thigh length stockings. Pantyhose versions are also available.

Each style has a different product code:

  • AD – Knee High
  • AG – Thigh High
  • AT - Pantyhose


Below the knee stockings are the most popular length. They are fitted over the lower leg and directly enhance the calf muscle pumps ability to pump blood up through the veins

Thigh length stockings are not always necessary and if they are found difficult to use, below knee stockings should be tried as an alternative. Thigh length stockings tend to be used when swelling extends above the knee or when varicose veins are very large.





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