Why should you not wear compression socks at night

The three primary types of compression stockings are:

• graduated compression stockings
• anti-embolism stockings
• nonmedical support hosiery

In graduated compression stockings, the level of compression is strongest at the ankle and gradually decreases towards the top.

They’re designed for mobility and to meet certain length and strength medical specifications.

Graduated compression stockings typically require a professional fitting.

Stockings that end just below the knee help limit peripheral edema, or lower leg swelling due to fluid buildup.

Stockings that extend to the thigh or waist help reduce pooling of blood in the legs and help prevent orthostatic hypotension.

Some suppliers offer features for personal preferences, such as color, and a choice of open- or closed-toe.

Depending on individual needs, graduated compression stockings come in , which are based on the measurement of pressure at the ankle level:

• Class 1.

  Under 20 mm Hg of pressure

• Class 2. 20-30 mm
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