by Katherine Kozlowski, Medical Author and Contributor to Vein News and www.VeinsVeinsVeins.com
What are the effects of compression stockings on the lymphatic system in the lower extremities?
1) Reduces capillary filtration
2) Increases reabsorption of fluid by the capillaries.
3) Fluid shifting into structures that are not under compression.
4) Increase in lymphatic flow.
5) Breakdown of fibrosclerotic structures in the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
6) Downregulation of proinflammatory cytokines
6) Downregulation of proinflammatory receptors for tissue growth factors.
This information was summarized from over 20 articles in the scientific literature.