The applicable population of medical pressure socks with different pressure levels
1. Level I pressure (15-21 mmHg): Health and prevention
Applicable people:
1）Sub healthy individuals who sit or stand for long periods of time: teachers, nurses, salespersons, office workers, long-distance travelers, etc., used to prevent leg soreness, fatigue, and edema.
2）Mild venous insufficiency: only slight spider web veins (telangiectasia) or occasional heaviness in the legs.
3）Pregnancy care (prevention): Used by healthy pregnant women to prevent lower limb edema and varicose veins during pregnancy.
4）Mild edema: such as edema before menstruation.
Features: Mild pressure, comfortable to wear, can be purchased from pharmacies or professional channels, but it is still recommended to consult for first-time use.
2. Grade II pressure (23-32 mmHg): Core therapeutic grade
Applicable people:
1）Patients with moderate to severe varicose veins: obvious worm shaped tortuous veins can be seen, accompanied by persistent leg pain, cramps, and itching.
2）Post phlebitis syndrome and venous ulcer healing: used to control the condition and prevent ulcer recurrence.
3）Deep vein thrombosis post formation syndrome (PTS): chronic swelling, pain, and pigmentation left after treatment of thrombosis.
4）Maintenance treatment for lymphedema (mild to moderate).
5）Post traumatic or postoperative edema: Treatment for reducing swelling after fractures, soft tissue injuries, or surgical procedures such as knee replacement or varicose vein surgery.
6）Active venous ulcer: As part of comprehensive treatment, it should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
7）Symptomatic varicose veins during pregnancy.
Features: This is the most commonly used treatment level and requires a doctor to make a clear diagnosis before prescribing and purchasing. Professional size measurements must be taken.
3. Grade III and IV pressure (≥ 34 mmHg): Strong therapeutic grade
Applicable people:
1）Severe chronic venous insufficiency: accompanied by severe edema, extensive skin changes (such as lipid scleroderma, white atrophy), recurrent or active venous ulcers.
2）Moderate to severe lymphedema: used to control limb circumference and reduce tissue fibrosis.
3）Elephant skin disease.
4）Severe post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is accompanied by irreversible swelling.
Features:
The pressure is very high, and it is extremely dangerous to purchase and use it on your own.
Prescriptions must be evaluated and tailored by specialist doctors (vascular surgeons, lymphedema therapists).
Wearing it is difficult and requires professional guidance or even auxiliary tools.
Mainly used to control the progression of serious diseases and improve the quality of life.
