Medical Compression Socks Prove Effective in Treating Obesity-Related Venous Complaints
A recent study, published in the journal 'Phlebology', has found medical compression socks to be effective in treating venous complaints associated with obesity. Led by Prof. Dr. Markus Stücker, the clinical study showed significant improvements in symptoms and patient comfort.
The study, involving overweight participants, found that medical compression socks reduced venous symptoms by 42.6 percent within just four weeks. This improvement was evident even within the first week, with participants reporting less swelling, heaviness, pain, and throbbing.
Both circular-knit and flat-knit compression socks proved medically effective. The majority of participants, 62.5 percent, chose circular-knit stockings, while 37.5 percent opted for flat-knit. Regardless of the type, participants found the socks easy to handle and comfortable to wear, with many reporting reduced edema and skin dryness during wear time.
The study highlights the importance of treating obesity-associated functional venous insufficiency (AA-FVI) early, as the longer it goes untreated, the higher the risk of severe venous diseases and complications. Medical compression socks, as shown in the study, can significantly alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life for those with AA-FVI.
