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Support stockings, sometimes called support hose or compression stockings, are used to support varicose veins in the legs, promote blood flow and the drainage of lymphatic fluid, and ease the pain of arthritis. Today's styles look just like regular hose.
Support Varicose Veins
Compression stockings, which can be worn all day, ease the discomfort of varicose veins by reducing swelling, pressure and the feeling of heaviness. However, they do not cure the problem.
Improve Circulation
Compression stockings aid in circulation, especially while sitting, by putting pressure on the legs and forcing blood upward toward the heart.
Prevent Aching Legs
Walking all day can make legs tired and achy. Support hose helps alleviate the achy feeling.
Reduce Swelling
A buildup of lymphatic fluids in the legs can cause swelling and a feeling of tightness. The pressure of compression stockings helps to improve the flow of these fluids.
Prevent Blood Clots
Blood clots in the legs can form for many reasons, including long periods of sitting or lying down. For this reason, hospital patients on bed rest and airplane travelers, especially those over 50, often wear compression stockings to prevent blood clots.
Source:
Cleveland Clinic: Varicose and Spider Veins
VeinDirectory.org: Compression Stockings FAQ
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