What Are Elastic Stockings?

Elastic stockings are a pair of medical elastic stockings with special design and strict quality control. Mainly by its progressive pressure gradually decreasing from the ankle, contract the calf muscles to prevent venous congestion, return blood to the heart, achieve sculpted leg shape, beautify the curve, improve carrot legs and prevent varicose veins.

Stretch socks

1.Treatment

Long-term standing / sedentary workers due to the gravity of the venous blood in the legs accumulated in the lower half, causing the legs

Like stockings, stretch socks have many materials, including cotton, nylon, and wool blends. Stretch socks made of nylon or spandex retain their original elasticity and shape properties. However, nylon is a material that is relatively easy to break, and it is very common to scrape it on sharp objects. And cotton and cotton wool blend stretch socks are more effective in keeping warm. The standard for making standard stretch socks is that the upper part (waist) is very strong, and the part covering the hips is thicker than the legs. The bottom of the crotch is also made of a stronger material, usually made of cotton. The legs and feet, all the way to the toes, are made with the thinnest weave, and the toes are thickened to repair them.

1. Restores function after lower limb vein surgery. Prevent recurrence of varicose veins.

2. Eliminate edema after various operations and promote wound healing.

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1. According to the leg symptoms of the wearer

Choose the right stretch socks pressure:

Stretch socks are divided into the following levels of pressure

First-level low-pressure preventive health care type (15-20mmHg): suitable for health prevention of varicose veins and high incidence of thrombosis;

First-stage medium-pressure early treatment (20-30mmHg): suitable for patients with early varicose veins;

Secondary high pressure moderate treatment type (30-40mmHg): suitable for patients who have obvious varicose veins in the lower limbs (venous blood vessels protruding from the skin surface when standing) and accompanied by leg discomfort (such as lower limbs, swelling, eczema Itching, cramps, tingling, pigmentation, etc.),

Elastic stockings are not elastic stockings. The full name of elastic stockings should be called decreasing pressure elastic stockings, which is very different from the stockings worn by ordinary women. Speaking of the origin of stretch socks, there is another interesting story.

In the 18th century, a businessman developed lower extremity ulcers (commonly known as rotten feet) due to severe varicose veins. He has a habit of going to the famous local hot spring for a few weeks every year. The local hot springs can only stand inside because of the small spring eyes. What surprised him was that after soaking in the hot spring several times a year, the ulcers on his feet were magically better. This businessman is a very thoughtful person, and he wants to know what healed his ulcer, the quality of the hot spring water or something else. So he conducted an experiment: taking the hot spring water home and taking a bath in the bathtub, but the ulcer did not improve, but standing in the bath barrel of his home, the ulcer was cured. Obviously, the healing of ulcers has little to do with water quality, but has to do with standing baths. The businessman and several of his friends who studied physics understood the reason: that standing in the hot spring and taking a bath in the bathtub have one thing in common, that is, the static water pressure generated by the water is the largest when standing. , Gradually decreasing from bottom to top, the thighs are exposed to the water surface, and the hydrostatic pressure is zero. It was this downward pressure that healed his ulcer. The ulcer on the merchant's feet is old. Can't you always take a bucket for treatment? So the merchant and the textile manufacturer cooperated to invent a therapeutic stretch socks. The characteristics of the socks are that the bottom is tight and the top is loose. After wearing the socks, the pressure decreases from bottom to top. The pressure on the ankle is the highest, the calf is the second, and the knee is the smallest.

1. The correct wearing method of elastic socks can make the elasticity of medical elastic socks more durable.

2. The washing method of stretch socks is also very different from ordinary socks. Wash with warm water in a neutral detergent, do not wring dry, air dry in a cool place.

3. It is best to replace two pairs of elastic socks, which is better for treating varicose veins.

4. Cut your nails frequently to avoid scratching the medical stretch socks.

1. Wash with warm water in a neutral detergent. Do not wring. Use a dry towel to absorb excess water.

2. Dry naturally in the shade

3. Do not use the iron in the sun

Stretch socks are also called varicose socks, and medical terminology is called medical stretch socks. According to different functions and pressures, they are divided into the following categories

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1. Can wearing elastic socks cure varicose veins?

Sequential decompression stretch socks as one of the treatment methods for varicose veins have been widely used in vascular surgery in major hospitals around the world, including varicose veins. Varicose veins is an irreversible disease that has not yet been completely cured. Methods include surgical treatment. Elastic socks should be worn six months to one year after varicose vein surgery to eliminate swelling of the lower limbs after surgery, consolidate the effect of the operation, and prevent recurrence.

2. How long does it take to wear elastic socks?

The stretch socks should immediately feel comfortable and give the legs an upward boost after putting them on. It is not uncomfortable to feel. Put them on each morning before getting up and getting off the ground. Take them off at night and stick to them for at least 8 hours a day. The lower extremity will not be sore, weak, numb, and swollen as usual. For patients with long-term swelling of the lower limb, the swelling of the leg will gradually disappear after wearing for more than one month. For patients with ulcer, it will take more than 2 months Ulcers with a diameter of less than one centimeter will gradually heal. If you stick to it, you can gradually calm out the protruding veins, and gradually make the darkened and hardened skin better. As the symptoms of varicose veins decrease, the time and frequency of wearing can be gradually reduced.

3. Only one leg has symptoms. Wear one or a pair?

It is recommended to wear a pair, so that the two legs feel the same, and it also has a positive effect on the health protection of the other leg. You can also wear two socks on one leg in rotation, because the elastic socks need to be washed by hand and dried, and can not be baked and dried. Change washing and prolong service life.

4. How to choose the right pressure and length of stretch socks:

First, choose the proper pressure according to the symptoms of the wearer's legs, choose the length of the elastic socks according to the position of the varicose veins, measure the size of the legs, the circumference of the ankle (the thinnest part of the ankle), the thickest circumference of the calf, and the thigh. Girth to determine the appropriate number.

5, thin elastic socks

Elastic stockings are thin and ordinary thickness. The thin type is mainly summer, which can be worn in spring, summer, autumn and winter. The comfortable type is slightly thicker than the thin type, mainly winter. The same pressure is the same regardless of the thickness, (Note: Level 2) High pressure 30-40mmHg without thin elastic socks).

6. How long can a pair of stretch socks be used? The elastic socks are worn and washed according to the instructions, and the elasticity can generally be maintained for more than one year. After that, the pressure is not as large as the initial period and needs to be replaced. Stretch socks need to be washed by hand and dried, and can not be baked and dried. You should have at least two pairs of medical sequential decompression stretch socks for replacement and prolong the service life of stretch socks.

7, the difference between calf protection and mid socks: the length of the calf protection after wearing is more than 20 cm, which can cover the middle part of the calf. Generally, the varicose veins protect the veins of the lower limbs during vigorous exercise. It is more convenient to use during exercise. The pressure on the ankle of the mid-level stretch socks is the largest, and the stockings can better help the lower limb venous blood return.

8. Why should I wear sequential decompression stretch socks after varicose vein surgery?

The use of sequential decompression stretch socks after varicose vein surgery in the lower limbs can prevent bleeding at the exfoliation site and the incision and reduce venous blood stasis. It should be worn for about half a year, and can not stand for long periods of time, so as to consolidate the effect of surgery. Because surgical treatment of varicose veins is a destructive treatment, after the saphenous vein exfoliation, after removing part of the veins of the lower limbs of the human body, the burden on the deep veins will increase accordingly. After the varicose veins, the doctor will give The patient wrapped in elastic bandages, used elastic socks after removing the bandage, and used Gini sequential decompression elastic socks to help lower limb venous blood flow, eliminate postoperative lower limb swelling and prevent recurrence. After the varicose veins, use second-level compression stockings.

9. Why should I wear sequential decompression stretch socks after deep vein thromboembolism?

The deep veins of the lower limbs are the main channels of venous blood returning to the lower limbs. Only a small portion of the venous blood returns through the superficial veins. If deep veins form a thrombus, the return of deep veins to the lower limbs is blocked, and most of the venous blood is replaced by superficial veins. Compensation, will cause the superficial veins to expand outward. During the recovery period after deep vein thromboembolism, you should wear sequential decompression stretch socks to offset the increased venous pressure caused by deep vein blockage with external pressure, promote venous blood return, improve local skin malnutrition, and reduce edema. It can also enable patients to get out of bed early after the acute phase, and the activity of going down to the ground itself has the effect of preventing the deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs. Some patients with deep venous thromboembolism may have various symptoms due to incomplete embolization or other reasons.

10. Why can elastic compression socks treat lower extremity varicose veins?

Normal people s lower extremity venous pressure gradually increases from top to bottom. Ideal stretch socks should produce a progressively decreasing pressure on the lower extremities from the bottom to the top to support the lower extremity veins and promote lower extremity venous blood return for effective relief. Or improve the pressure on the lower limb veins and venous valves, so that the clinical symptoms of venous insufficiency are significantly improved. Wearing sequential decompression stretch socks is one of the effective measures to treat venous diseases of the lower limbs and lymphedema. It has a good therapeutic effect on diseases such as varicose veins of the lower limbs, deep vein dysfunction of the lower limbs, deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs, deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs, and lymphedema.

11. How to prevent varicose veins of lower limbs in pregnant women and postpartum?

In order to prevent the occurrence of varicose veins of the lower limbs, pregnant women should pay attention to the following points:

(1) Pregnant women should pay attention to proper rest.

(2) Raise your lower limbs. Every day when you sleep, you can use pillows to properly raise your legs to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs.

(3) Before getting up every day, wear long stretch socks to compress the veins of the lower limbs, reduce their congestion, and dilate the blood vessels to reduce the ecchymosis.

(4) Common methods for massaging the calf: Squeeze the calf: A pregnant woman sits on a back chair, her legs are stretched on a low stool, her husband's thumb and limbs are placed behind the calf of the pregnant woman, and the calf is squeezed by the heel to the thigh. Push the blood towards the heart. Rubbing the calf: The pregnant woman is sitting as above. The husband puts his hands on both sides of the calf of the pregnant woman and rubs the calf muscles from the ankle to the knee joint to help the venous blood flow back. After delivery, varicose veins of the lower limbs can heal more often.