WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPRESSION STOCKINGS, COMPRESSION SOCKS, AND SUPPORT STOCKINGS?
Compression stockings are firm compression stockings whose compression level is 20mmHg and higher, while support stockings are generally light compression stockings whose compression level is below 20mmHg. Compression Stockings are generally for more serious venous diseases such as acute leg/ankle swelling, varicose veins, lymphedema, and chronic venous diseases. Support stockings provide relief of tired legs, mild swelling, spider veins, and as a prevention for patients at risk for developing varicose veins. Compression socks, like support stockings, also provide a light compression below 20mmHg, but, are somewhat thicker. And like support socks, they are typically worn to relieve tired legs, mild swelling, spider veins, and as a prevention for those at risk for developing varicose veins and a tendency toward blood clotting.
