SIGVARIS hosiery efficiently relieves aching and heavy legs

(23/09/2009)

More than a quarter of women suffer from varicose and venous veins which are basically tortuous, twisted or lengthened veins. They can lead to conditions such as deep vein thrombosis and occlusion, leg ulcers and pelvic tumours; however they can be prevented.

Early warning signs can be heavy tired legs, small visible veins or swollen ankles at the end of the day. Sitting or standing for long periods, pregnancy, flying, certain sports and being overweight can make symptoms worse.

Jan Birch from Blemish Clinic explains, “Varicose and venous veins can be removed, but it’s much better to prevent and slow down the progression of the disease. Medical compression hosiery can look just light normal tights or stockings but are designed to facilitate the blood flow in your veins and compensate for incompetent valves, making them competent again.”

“At Blemish Clinic we stock SIGVARIS® hosiery, it’s a world leader in combining effective medical treatment with comfort and fashion. Whether my patients choose to wear patterned tights, coloured stocking or plain socks the SIGVARIS® products apply light pressure the legs with graduated compression, strong at the ankle and decreasing up the leg while looking exactly like normal tights, stockings or socks. This decreases venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and deterioration of venous walls, efficiently relieving aching and heavy legs.”

Blemish Clinic is a member of the British Association of Sclerotherapists.

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