Do support or compression knee highs or socks work equally as well a support hose at preventing varicose veins? should i wear them even at home?

Compression devices: Compression devices come in many forms and degrees of compression. Any compression is better than no compression, if you have venous insufficiency. Most people with varicose veins also have venous insufficiency. Compression helps with symptom control and aids in swelling. They do not prevent varicose veins. Okay to see a vein doc, ask for a vein insufficiency ultrasound.

No: There is relatively little data available. My opinion is that mid-thigh hose is better than knee high hose (since there is usually disease in the thigh). I suggest that patients wear hose when they are not in bed or in the shower. Once treated, most patients do not need to wear hose regularly.

Hose do not work: Data suggests that over 90% of patients who wear hose for varicose veins are either not made better or are made worse. Knee high hose are tolerated better than thigh high so i recommend those for people with chronic swelling or prior dvt. Hose will not prevent varicose veins.

Hose: Compression hose helps to prevent varicose veins regular hose does not and knee high are tolerated well. Recommend 30 mm of hg. As far as wearing them at home i would wear them until bed time. They are also helpful in DVT prevention and after one.

Hose: Yes the difference between is the degree of pressure Which is appropriates is dependent on symptoms