Pressure socks have a certain effect and are very effective as a way to treat varicose veins conservatively. Its advantage is that it has no side effects, because it is a pressure gradient, and the pressure can simulate the direction of blood reflux. The pressure on the ankle is relatively large, and the pressure on the thigh is relatively small. So as to reduce the venous pressure along the direction of blood flow, improve the situation of venous congestion and prevent the further development of varicose veins.
This kind of pressure socks is special for medicine, not ordinary elastic socks. Pressure socks only play a certain role. For varicose veins, comprehensive methods are needed, such as changing living habits, not standing and sedentary for a long time, exercising calf muscles, applying drugs when necessary, and requiring surgery when symptoms cannot be completely controlled.
Essential difference between pressure socks and stovepipe socks
1, functional difference: pressure socks are used to treat varicose veins, vasculitis, venous thrombosis and other venous diseases of lower limbs; Stovepipe socks are used for stovepipe and beautiful legs.
2. The materials of pressure socks and stovepipe socks are different: pressure socks are medical elastic socks made of high elastic special materials such as DuPont Lycra and cotton fiber; Stovepipe socks are common materials such as nylon, so stovepipe socks are also cheap.
3. The units of pressure socks and stovepipe socks are also different: pressure socks are divided into units according to pressure, and pressure socks are generally divided into first-class pressure mainly to prevent varicose veins; Secondary compression is mainly the treatment of mild varicose veins and the recovery treatment after varicose veins surgery; Tertiary pressure is mainly used to treat severe varicose veins. The unit of stovepipe socks is Denny number (d), such as 180D, 240D, 280D, 360D, 420D, etc. Theoretically, the greater the Denny number, the greater the pressure. But the greater the pressure, the better the effect.