How are compression stockings used to treat vein disease
How are compression stockings used to treat vein disease

Compression stockings are a simple, inexpensive way to prevent blood clots in the veins of the legs (DVT) and to relieve the symptoms of chronic vein disease. compression stockings can be just as effective as other treatments for vein disease (such as blood thinning drugs) without the risks or side effects, and are often tried first before moving on to other treatments.

In women who are at risk for deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the veins), compression stockings can prevent DVT by keeping blood flowing. Blood that sits still is more likely to form clots. See Am I at Risk for DVT to learn about conditions and situations that put you at risk. Your doctor may recommend you wear compression stockings to prevent blood clots after surgery or during long travel.1

If you have had a DVT or pulmonary embolism, you should wear compression stockings for at least a year to prevent new clots from forming.2 Compression stockings reduce the risk of complications after a DVT, such as chronic leg swelling and pain, by 50" or more.

In women with chronic vein disease, compression stockings can relieve symptoms such as aching, heaviness, swelling, and pain, and prevent varicose veins from getting worse. Compression stockings are also used to improve blood flow after procedures to treat vein disease, and they can help prevent and heal ulcers (sores) in women with severe vein disease.

Compression stockings are often combined with medication to prevent blood clots. See Drugs to Treat & Prevent DVT & PE to learn more. Some women may benefit from a stronger form of leg compression called Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC), in which a pump machine and inflatable leggings are used to provide pulsing pressure that pushes blood through the veins.

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