How Are Anti Embolism Stockings Helpful for Women?

What are anti-embolism stockings?

Anti-embolism stockings are made from elastic and they can be either knee high or thigh high. They help in preventing the risk of blood clots by compressing your legs gently. The compression increases the blood flow and prevents the veins in your legs from expanding. This stops the pooling of blood in your legs and forming a clot. There are various reasons why one may need anti-embolism stockings. Some of them include:

• When a person is going to be stationary for a long period of time, the blood in their legs flows slower than normal increasing the risk of blood clotting.
• There are a few medications that can also cause coagulation (the blood clotting process).
• Blood clots are painful and can cause swelling in the area. However, the real danger is that they can break off and move throughout the body.
• A blood clot can enter the lungs, heart or the brain and can cause an embolism that can be fatal.
• Patients that require long amounts of bedrest are often given anti-embolism stockings to encourage good circulation and prevent blood clotting.
   

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What are some of the benefits of anti-embolism stockings?

One of the most important benefits of anti-embolism stockings is for women with certain leg problems or those who are at risk for blood clots in their legs, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Few factors that can increase the risk of blood clot formation include

• Prolonged bed rest (maybe after a surgery)
• Being seated for extended periods (such as in long-distance flights)
• Use of birth control or hormone replacement therapy
• Pregnancy
• Family history of DVT
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Genetic clotting disorders

Anti-embolism stockings are also used in people who have acute DVT. It helps prevent a group of symptoms known as post-thrombotic syndrome that entails leg pain and swelling. Moreover, women with varicose veins, leg ulcers (specifically referred to as venous leg ulcers), or edema (leg swelling) can also benefit from anti-embolism stockings. Women who spend a lot of time on their feet may also find these stockings beneficial, even if they don’t have any of the above-mentioned health problems.

How Are Anti Embolism Stockings Helpful for Women?

The various ways anti-embolism stockings are helpful for women include:

• Help with recovery
  Knee-high and good-fitting anti-embolism stockings can help in increasing blood circulation and significantly reduce the build-up of lactic acid. This allows healthy blood and oxygen to flow better and aiding muscles to recover faster. Women who are runners or athletes wear these stockings while training or playing or sometimes they use them after.
• They are great for extra comfort and protection
  If you spend your time outdoors or are even active around the house, it is not surprising to end up with bruises or a few scratches every now and then. Anti-embolism stockings can help cover up your legs, protect them and even serve as an additional layer to protection your legs from the sun if they include SPF in the fabric.
• They are available in varied sizes
  Anti-embolism stockings are available in an assortment of colors and designs to choose from. So, they don’t look like something that’s too bare and simple. Rather, they can add that extra pop to your wardrobe.

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Final thoughts

There are no strict rules saying that anti-embolism stockings are only for those with a relevant health issue. They can, in fact, be used to avoid any potential health problem that may arise due to sitting or standing for long periods of time. Moreover, they are a beneficial accessory to make the most of—both health and fashion wise.

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