Is it possible to sleep in compression stockings?

For varicose veins, phlebologists recommend that patients wear elastic stockings for 6 hours every day. To speed up the positive effects of treatment, people even try to sleep in them.

Let's try to figure out how practical this is. But first, it’s worth understanding why these tightening products are used.

What are compression stockings?

This is a therapeutic underwear made of elastic knitwear that produces a compression effect on the legs. It was once replaced by uncomfortable tightening bandages. They are hypoallergenic, breathable, seamless and look like ordinary stockings. But they exert distributive pressure on the lower limbs.

They promote a more active outflow of blood from the legs to the heart, thereby reducing the likelihood of blood stagnation and swelling. Only a specialist can determine the degree of compression needed by the patient!

Do I need to take off therapeutic stockings at night?

People with varicose veins should wear elastic underwear during the day without fail. It is worn from the moment you wake up, before you get out of bed, worn regularly and usually removed at night. Is it possible to sleep in these stockings?

When elastic stockings are used for preventive purposes, then approximately 6 hours daily will be sufficient. How long they should be worn is decided by the treating phlebologist, vascular surgeon or angiologist, depending on the state of the person’s venous system.

In principle, no one categorically prohibits wearing them at night. The need for wearing is determined according to the tests and the general picture of the disease.

Level 1-2 shapewear is usually worn during the day. At night, the legs are in a relaxed state, not exposed to stress, the risk of swelling is low, therefore, there is no particular reason for dressing.

When do doctors recommend sleeping in stockings?

Adviсe:

• if there are significant trophic damage;
• after surgery.

You can sleep in medical stockings, and generally wear them during the day, only when your treating vascular surgeon insists on it.

In any case, knitwear with strong compression is not suitable for night dressing, because this reduces circulatory activity.

Important! 24-hour wearing is not recommended for more than 3 days! After their expiration, patients sleep freely.

Recommendations during pregnancy

In this case, compression stockings are used exclusively during the day, and even then only for a few hours.

At night, knitwear can:

• make you feel uncomfortable;
• interfere with blood circulation, disrupt outflow;
• harm proper healthy sleep.

Do I need to take pictures while traveling?

When in the morning it is not possible to dress them normally and comfortably, then do not touch them at all. It is preferable to sleep in an uncomfortable position a couple of times than to leave your legs without support for the entire next day.

In conclusion, I would like to remind you of the following precautions:

• Specialists will help you choose the right model and degree of compression for people suffering from varicose veins.
• Don't take risks! Buy certified lingerie from reputable stores.