1. [Are varicose compression stockings as tight as possible?]
For the treatment and prevention of lower extremity varicose veins, compression stockings are not as tight as possible . Choosing the right compression stockings is important for preventing or treating varicose veins. Selecting a pressure that is too low will not serve the purpose of prevention or treatment, and a pressure that is too high will block the arterial blood supply. Therefore, you should choose the appropriate elastic stockings under the guidance of your doctor.
Second, [How to clean varicose socks]
In order to prolong the service life of varicose socks. Please put the socks in the refrigerator for 1-2 days after you receive them. Then soak in warm water with vinegar or sugar for half an hour to an hour. When washing, use mild (neutral. Note: baby soaps tend to be neutral) soap or shampoo in warm water (not more than 30 degrees water temperature). Towels absorb excess moisture when drying. Most avoid sunlight. Best spread out and dry in the shade. Wear 8-10 hours a day. The quality of these socks is very good. Generally not bad. Most afraid of scratches. You must be careful when putting on and taking off your fingernails, boot zippers, etc.
Third, [Wearing and maintenance of varicose stockings]
Wear elastic The best time for stockings is when you get up in the morning, because the blood circulation is the most smooth at this time. The swelling has not yet started, or lift your legs for 5-10 minutes before wearing elastic stockings. This action can prevent blood from returning, and this action is effective for long-term standing people. even more remarkable. If you are not used to the tightness at the beginning, you can gradually wear the appropriate tightness (to avoid losing patience and giving up easily). Due to the heat and humidity in summer, it is easy to perspire. You can apply some prickly heat powder on your legs in advance, which has a lubricating effect and prevents the socks from being pulled.
Because of the high pressure, elastic stockings are more difficult to wear than ordinary stockings. First-time wearers only need to be patient and practice a few times before they can become familiar with them. It is easier to wear according to the following reverse pull-up style:
1. Reach into the sock tube with one hand, pinch the heel of the sock, and turn the sock tube to the heel with the other hand.
2. Turn most of the socks over and straighten them out, so that your feet can easily stretch into the toe of the socks.
3. Put the thumbs of both hands on the inside of the socks, grasp the body of the socks with four fingers, put your feet into the socks, hold the socks outward with the thumbs of both hands, and pull the socks towards the ankles in coordination with the four fingers and the thumbs. And put the heel of the sock in the correct position.
4. Flip the sock leg back and pull it up in sequence, and flatten the sock close to the body after putting it on.
Be especially careful not to scratch the socks with diamonds or long fingernails when putting on or taking off the stockings.
Please trim your fingernails frequently, prevent cracking of the heel skin in dry seasons, and avoid scratching the elastic stockings. In addition, it is necessary to regularly check whether the inside of the shoes is flat to prevent unnecessary wear and tear of the elastic stockings caused by debris and prolong the service life. Wash with neutral detergent in warm water, do not wring out, squeeze by hand or use a dry towel to absorb excess water, dry in a cool place, do not place in the sun or artificial heat to dry or bake. For any high-quality product, only careful care can prolong its service life and achieve the best use effect.
