I have varicose veins in my leg. I hit my vein on the leg and now it is swollen, bruised, and sore. Is this dangerous? What are my options?
Yes, Wearing the “correct fit” compression hose should help the are to heal a bruised vein. However, an injury (trauma) can also potentially contribute to blood clotting, [...]
I wear compression stockings since my pulmonary embolism, do I need to wear these stockings during sport and exercise is this necessary?
In general, and especially if a pulmonary embolism resulted from a lower extremity venous thrombosis, the more the hose are worn the better. The indications which help modify this general statement are many, including [...]
What brands of compression hose are available?
Stockings come in a variety of strengths, styles, and colors. They should be strong but not very tight. If you have weak hands or arthritis, getting these stockings on may be difficult, but there are devices to make putting them on easier. Please search answers in this section for [...]
How much do compression stockings cost?
Compression hose come in various strengths and should be prescribed by your physician. Your doctor will either supply you with hose or give you a prescription to be used in a medical supply store. Over-the-counter hose offer less compression than the prescription ones and may not be adequate. Prices vary [...]
How do compression stockings help?
Compression stockings are a simple, inexpensive way to treat varicose veins. They are designed to reduce the pooling that occurs in spider and varicose veins, and helps shunt blood back up the leg towards the heart. Wearing compression stockings won’t eliminate varicose veins, but help to alleviate symptoms such as, aching, [...]
When should one use compression stockings?
Before beginning varicose vein treatments, the use of compression stockings is recommended. These may help relieve some of the symptoms and move blood more efficiently through your legs. These stockings have been proven to help with the treatment of varicose veins.
If they do not relieve symptoms sufficiently, treatment is indicated. [...]
What are compression stocking differences? Is it worth the additional cost?
In addition to colors and style differences, which are readily apparent, most compression stockings sold at regular drug stores are up to 15mmHg which is considered insufficient compression after sclerotherapy (specially for varicose veins).
Best compression stockings pressures are graduated 20-30mmHg for spider veins and small [...]
How do you know which compression stockings are appropriate? Knee-high stockings type/gauge/size etc.? I want to purchase knee-high stockings.
You can get these from your local medical supply store.
For most treatments, because the involved veins are on the full length of the leg, one must use either a thigh-high or pantyhose version. Knee [...]
Knee highs are so much more comfortable. Are they effective enough?
The answer completely depends on what type of treatment you having and where the involved veins are.
For most treatments, because the involved veins are on the full length of the leg, one must use either a thigh-high or pantyhose version. Knee high would only be [...]
I have a patch of veins on my left leg which keeps in my constant pain on the outer part of my leg. It hurts when I try to walk up or down steps what can I do about this situation?
There are several things that could be done for tender veins on the side of [...]
What devices are available to help me put on my compression stockings?
There are several devices that can help with applying compression stockings. There is a stocking butler which allows you to step into the stocking. There are also stocking donners which help guide the stockings on.
If you search the category “Compression Stockings” within this section, [...]
Can wearing compression stockings during pregnancy prevent varicose veins? I really don’t want to end up with vein problems once my daughter is born.
During the first trimester, hormones are released that cause veins to relax. After pregnancy, they become smaller, but often are still enlarged.
It has been shown that with increased number of pregnancies [...]
How long are stockings required after endovenous laser ablation? How do they help?
I have my patients wear their stockings for only 1 week after ablation. But they can be doing almost all normal activities during that whole time. Some patients prefer to wear them a few more weeks for comfort reasons. The stockings maintain compression [...]
What can I do to reduce varicose veins in my wife’s legs? Would elevating her legs while lying in bed and massaging her legs from ankles to thighs help at all?
Elevation and massage should help with the symptoms, but will not alter the course of her varicose veins. If she is experiencing symptoms, she would [...]
How long does it take Compression Stockings to work? How long after starting to wear these will I see results? My calve has improved, but the ankle is still huge and the foot quite puffy.
Immediately. If you are putting the stocking on first thing in the morning before you have been standing, they should prevent [...]
