Veins carry the blood back from the lower part of the body to the heart. In some case the blood clots and the blood is not able to go back to the upper part and reach the heart. That is called as varicose veins and to cure that you will need to wear compression socks. This is very much common in people who have sedentary jobs as well as people who fly long distances in the economy class. This is also known as economy class syndrome.
The best way to prevent this clotting of the blood is to walk after every half an hour. This can sometimes be a challenge based on the kind of job you are in. The way around this problem is to wear socks which are specifically designed to put pressure on the veins to send the blood back.
People with long sitting jobs are recommended to consult the doctor and take advice. And in most cases the advice will be to buy and wear compression socks. It is also recommended for people who fly long distances in the economy class. In the flights generally the space is cramped and there cannot be any leg movement
That said in some cases the patients require certain amount of pressure to be applied at certain area of the leg. That can be achieved if you go for the custom compression socks. A lot of companies allow you to specify the exact pressure measurements and they will manufacture the compression compressions socks for you.
These custom compression socks have different pressure than the off the shelf compression stocking. Make sure that you know get the exact pressure requirement form your doctor. These custom compression socks are made differently for men and women.
The unit of pressure for measurement is mmHG. Ankles need the maximum pressure whereas the knees need less pressure though it all depends on the individual case. That said in the custom socks you can have the pressure adjusted according to your needs. A typical order by known manufacturer can be completed in a week. Wear the socks carefully as they may cause some pain initially
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