Medical compression stockings for men

Do your legs feel heavy and swollen in the evenings after extended periods of sitting or standing? This may be caused by vein problems. It’s important to discuss your symptoms with a physician. Depending on the diagnosis, there are a few things you can do to support your veins and thus improve your quality of life. An important element is medical compression. 

When vein problems start, symptoms are usually relatively mild: you may see minor spider veins here and there, your legs may feel a little heavier than usual... But unfortunately, this is not normally all. Over time, the veins of those affected will get weaker and weaker. The venous valves increasingly lose their functionality. They can no longer prevent blood from returning to the legs because of gravity, and accumulating there.

Depending on the progress of the condition, the symptoms get worse over time: pain will then occur and the legs as well as the feet will continue to swell. That may mean you are less mobile than previously and you may not be able to do your work or pursue your hobbies to the same extent as you would like. Most patients are really burdened by these restrictions. Advanced vein problems can lead to pronounced varicose veins. They can be painful, often represent a cosmetic problem, and can cause serious subsequent health damage, such as thrombosis.

But it doesn’t have to get this far. It’s key to take leg problems seriously and to have them checked by a physician. The earlier you do something about your problems, the sooner you can alleviate symptoms and enjoy an active and healthy life. In addition to exercise and a balanced diet, one thing is particularly important: compression.