What do compression stockings do for varicose veins? in what way do they help?

Reduce pressure: Varicose veins are caused by venous valve dysfunction which leads to venous hypertension (elevated pressure in the veins). Compression stockings reduce venous hypertension.

Helps with symptoms: They help to treat the symptoms associated with varicose veins, but they do not make them disappear. Stockings help your veins work better and lessen the likelihood of complications over time. If your legs ache, feel tired or heavy or have swelling, stockings will help all of these symptoms; however, they do not cure the problem -they just help to manage it.

Pressure: By providing external pressure to the veins, they don't allow them to have as much blood flow backwards as would otherwise be the case. This reduces swelling and pain. The treatment is not curative. See miamibeachvein.Com to learn more.

Compression stocking: These compression stockings do not ridge you of varicose veins, but they do help in prevention of the symptoms and worsening of the varicose veins. The symptoms may include swelling, discomfort, heaviness, tiredness, and itching sensation of the affected extremity. In order to obtain the maximum benefit places stocking on the leg prior to its being dependent.