The Difference Between Medically Approved Compression Stockings & Support Hose
Finding correct information between simple support hose and medically approved
compression stockings can be
confusing, if not intentionally misleading by many “marketeers”. Even
doctors and health care professions vary in their medical opinions from
various ongoing studies and by inaccurately using conflicting terms
interchangeably. However, there are a couple basic differences that,
though not easy to see at first, will define each of these
classifications and help you to place them in their own correct
categories.
Similarity is in Appearance and Use
Medical Compression Stockings and
support hose both serve the same basic function. When worn, they provide
additional pressure from the foot and ankle area to the knee (or
sometimes all the way up to the upper thigh) to promote improved blood
circulation. The pressure is greater at the foot and gradually lessens
the higher up the leg the stocking goes. Both support devices have
somewhat similar appearances but beyond the surface alone is where the
similarities sharply depart.
Medical Compression Stockings have
levels of pressure that are measurable and tested and approved by
international medical associations. (FDA, ect.) These specially
manufactured medical compression devices are used in aiding medical
professionals to provide needed support with medical issues in mind that
range in severity.
Medical elastic compression stockings are knitted on a circular knitting machine. These machines are specifically made for
Medical Compression Stockings. The
knitting process is conducted under highly trained technical
supervision. Trained operators are in charge of visual and technical
quality control and testing is carried out on each individual item.
Some Common Uses for Medical Compression Stockings
The more serious the circulatory problems causing medical issues the higher-pressure of
compression stocking is prescribed by your doctor. The most common medical conditions requiring
medical compression stockings are as follows:
• Diabetes
• CVI (chronic venous insufficiency) - oxygen-poor blood is not efficiently pumped back toward the heart
• Lyphedema - an accumulation of lymphatic fluid that causes swelling
• Varicose veins - swollen veins that often appear twisted just below the skin
• Post-phlebitic syndrome - a chronic condition resulting from DVT
• Post-surgical procedures regarding blood flow issues
There is a simple dividing line between support hose and
medical compression stockings. Support hose have a compression level at or below 20 mmHg while
medical compression stockings are
rated 20 mmHg or above. The mmHg abbreviation stands for millimeters of
mercury and is the same unit of measure in blood pressure. Support hose
can be bought over the counter at just about any store or pharmacy.
However,
medically approved compression stockings may require a
prescription and a fitting by a medical professional if the compression
level is above 40 mmhg or if they are custom made. These professionally
made medical devises can only be bought through authorized distributors
or online through properly certified and approved manufacturers. If you
want to be sure you getting an authentic
medical compression stocking to
meet your specific medical support needs be sure to check your product
is manufactured by company that has received Internationally Approved
Certification from your countries Health Approval Agency (USA-FDA,
Canada- Health Canada, etc) For a manufacturer with 35 years of
professional experience with the highest quality of medically approved
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About the
Author:
Ricky Lee
is a Taiwan-based freelance
SEO-Global Marketing Executive, medical researcher, and holistic
health care advocate. (This article was edited and adapted from various
internet sources)
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