Venous insufficiency, varicose veins, phlebitis, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), leg ulcers and skin discolouration .
Compression stocking therapy focuses on health problems associated with poor circulation due to either weak vein walls or vein blockages.
Compression stockings are a non-invasive treatment method.
They can help relieve pain and swelling (oedema), improve mobility, and restore lost energy associated with venous disorders. They have no adverse reactions when used in conjunction with any medication you may be taking.
Compression stockings work by applying firm, continuous graduated pressure to the veins and muscles within the leg. Complaints such as heavy, tired or restless legs, muscle cramps at night or itching are common, but some people, despite having pronounced varicose veins, have no symptoms at all.
Varicose veins are a widespread problem but, as a disease, they are often not taken seriously enough. According to the results of a study on veins carried out in Bonn in 2004, one in 6 men and one in 5 women have clinically relevant varicose veins.
If all degrees of severity are considered together, the number of people affected comes to well over 50%
Medical compression garments are an important part of the treatment of severe swelling as in Lymphoedema or Lipoedema
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Lymphoedema
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