Skinny jeans is a popular variety of the pants category of clothing. Many wear skinny jeans to be in trend, or to showcase their beautiful slender legs. Though, at times people tend to overlook the hazards of wearing tightly fitted clothing in exchange for looking better.
Skinny jeans can seriously damage muscles and nerves, doctors have said.
Skinny jeans can seriously damage muscles and nerves, doctors have said.
In Australia, a 35-year-old woman had to be cut out of a pair after her calves ballooned in size, the medics said in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Apparently the said female was emptying cupboards in preparation for a house move. Come evening, her feet begun to feel numb and she experienced severe pain upon walking. She is believed to have developed a condition known as compartment syndrome, aggravated by wearing skinny jeans.
What Happens in Compartment Syndrome?
Groups of organs or muscles are organized into areas called compartments. Strong webs of connective tissue called fascia form the walls of these compartments.
After an injury, blood or edema (fluid resulting from inflammation or injury) may accumulate in the compartment. The tough walls of fascia cannot easily expand, and compartment pressure rises, preventing adequate blood flow to tissues inside the compartment. Severe tissue damage can result, with loss of body function or even death.
The legs, arms, and abdomen are most prone to developing compartment syndrome.
The legs, arms, and abdomen are most prone to developing compartment syndrome.
Compartment syndrome doesn't happen to each and everyone who prefers skinny jeans, but the saying "prevention is always better than cure" perfectly fits the case here. Skinny jeans can be avoided, there are so much clothing choices that can be made. Just make sure that you aren't sacrificing your well-being in exchange for being fashionable.
Stay Fab! Stay Healthy!
credits to: webmd.com / bbc.co.uk
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