Compression socks are medical underwear designed to prevent varicose veins and protect against complications after surgery and birth. This was reported by It was named after Pushkin Clinical Hospital. Rozanova.
First of all, people who sleep for a long time need compression stockings in the first days after surgery. Inactivity causes blood flow to decrease and blood viscosity to increase. This condition increases the risk of blood clots as well as the risk of enlarged veins, that is, varicose veins. Deputy chief physician of the Pushkin Hospital named after Professor VN Rozanov said that you can replace compression stockings with bandages, but it is better to purchase special underwear. Alexander Peretechikov in surgery.
If there are no varicose veins, standard compression class is suitable for surgery. Peretechikov added that if varicose veins are already present, it is better to consult a doctor.
Compression garments are also necessary during labor and the postpartum period. This is because blood viscosity increases in the weeks before the baby is born. The doctor explained that this is how the body protects itself from unnecessary blood loss during the birth process, which leads to the risk of blood clots. If varicose veins are already present, stockings should be worn throughout pregnancy to prevent their progression.
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