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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#ffffff” up=”25″][vc_accordion active_tab=”false” collapsible=”yes” style=”accordion”][vc_accordion_tab title=”1. Where are provital stockings available?” title_color=”#3070a1″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″][vc_column_text]Our provital<\/strong> stockings are only available in the consulting pharmacy. If your pharmacist does not have provital stockings in stock, he or she can order these for you in the desired size and colour within a few hours via his or her wholesaler.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”2. What is a venous weakness?” title_color=”#3070a1″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″][vc_column_text]Venous weakness means weakened venous valves as a result of permanent stress, which can then no longer close properly.<\/p>\n

The veins lie below the heart and transport the blood to the heart against gravity. They have a very special structure for this purpose. Inside, the veins have venous valves, which act similarly to a valve and thus prevent blood from flowing back again. If they no longer close properly, transporting the blood away is impaired and it accumulates in the upstream vein sections. In the course of time, the venous wall gives in to the pressure, which is exerted by the sagging blood, and the vein widens.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”3. What are the main causes of a venous weakness?” title_color=”#3070a1″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″][vc_column_text]Monotonous standing or sitting are the main causes of a venous weakness. Other factors that affect the blood coagulation negatively: low air pressure during air travel, low humidity and insufficient supply of liquid as well as warmth, such as in the warm summer months.<\/p>\n

The cause of venous weakness is also frequently a hereditary predisposition. Usually several members of a family are affected by a venous suffering. The risk of venous weakness also increases with age. The first signs are noticed by most affected people at the earliest starting from the age of 30. Women are much more frequently affected by venous problems, presumably due to the special construction of the connective tissue. The female sex hormones provide for a looser connective tissue. That is why pregnancy, during which the oestrogen concentration is particularly high, is also a risk factor for venous weakness. In addition, the steadily growing stomach in pregnant women presses on the veins in the pelvis and additionally stresses the leg veins.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, excess weight and also previous blood clots in the veins (thrombosis) increase the risk of venous diseases. Activities that are associated with long-term sitting or standing also promote venous problems, such as venous weakness.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”4. What are the possible consequences of a venous weakness?” title_color=”#3070a1″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″][vc_column_text]An illness can develop from a venous weakness, which doctors refer to as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This disease is usually associated with severe swelling and skin changes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”5. How can I tell if I am at risk?” title_color=”#3070a1″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

If you frequently complain about swollen, tired or even painful legs, especially at the end of the day, then there is a risk of venous weakness. The symptoms of a venous weakness may vary, depending on the degree of severity.
\nLook for the following warning signs:<\/p>\n