Leg Elevation Memory Foam Pillow with Removeable, Washable Cover - Elevated Pillows for Sleeping, Blood Circulation, Leg Swelling Relief and Sciatica Pain Relief - Pillow for Back Pain and Pregnancy

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Temperature regulation refers to how warm a pillow becomes in response to body heat. A knee pillow that regulates temperature well stays relatively cool. Most knee pillows are filled with memory foam, which tends to trap heat. Often, covers are made with cooling, breathable fabrics to counteract this tendency. Leg elevation is an easy-to-use, gentle technique that can benefit people of almost any age and health status. However, there are two groups of patients who may be unable to elevate their legs due to preexisting conditions. Patients with severe Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) may experience shortness of breath while lying flat, and therefore may be unable to elevate their legs. Secondly, patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease may feel pain in their feet when their legs are elevated because the arterial blood has to push against gravity to get through the legs. Patients who suffer from either of these conditions should thoroughly discuss leg elevation with their doctor before attempting it. Remember that your legs need to rest above the level of your heart. Because of this, it may be helpful to use a pillow to help elevate your legs. In fact, you may want to get a pillow specifically designed for leg elevation. The Beautrip Leg Pillow comes with an inner core of high-density memory foam, just like many other leg pillows do. It has a medium to firm firmness rating and the company suggests giving yourself a bit of time to get used to sleeping with it as it can feel strange at the beginning. The outer cover is a soft cotton blend that can easily be zipped off and washed in both cold and warm water.

Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) 2 is the medical term for blood clots that form in our arms or legs, and this can be a serious condition, with some cases leading to death. Pulmonary embolisms occur when a blood clot travels through the veins, and becomes trapped in the lungs, which can lead to life-threatening circumstances.

Superficial thrombophlebitis. Superficial thrombophlebitis is a blood clot in a vein just under your skin that can cause swelling and tenderness. While some are low-risk, others may be associated with deep vein thrombosis.The most common knee pillow type is shaped like an hourglass, and all of our recommendations feature variations on this shape. Still, there are knee pillows of other shapes available, so you should be aware of them. Now that we’ve explored the potential health benefits of elevating your legs, let’s take a closer at some of the health conditions that it can be helpful for. Vein conditions