Contraindications for varicose veins and some limitations in everyday life

The treatment of any disease is a combination of drug treatment and the need to follow certain rules: what can and should be done in a certain situation and what cannot be done. In this article, we will consider in detail the contraindications for varicose veins.

Overweight

Many diseases are complicated by the presence of increased weight. Varicose veins are no exception.

To get rid of extra pounds, there are a few simple rules:

1. Drink plenty (1. 5-3 liters) of clean, still water.
2. Eat small portions 5-6 times a day.
3. Do not overeat at night.
4. Eat foods rich in fiber.

List of prohibited foods for varicose veins:

Salt	Helps with swelling
Strong coffee and tea	Raises blood pressure and thickens the blood
Fast carbohydrates (sugar, confectionery, bananas)	Increase weight, make blood sticky
Fatty, smoked, spicy, fried	They interfere with the function of the liver, which is responsible for normal blood viscosity. It causes inflammation
Hot, cold food. Acidic foods. Foods that damage the esophagus (hard nuts, crackers)	For varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach, to prevent injury to varicose veins
Carbonated drinks	With varicose veins of the pelvis, esophagus and stomach

Bad habits

You must completely get rid of bad habits such as smoking and alcohol:

Alcohol	It retains fluid in the tissues, causing swelling, thus putting extra strain on the veins.
Smoking	Vessels become fragile. Sclerotic plaques form on the walls of blood vessels.

Use of hormonal contraception

A woman using hormonal contraceptives for varicose veins is at significant risk. The content of certain hormones increases in the blood.

Under their influence, the blood pressure in the veins increases and the vessels expand. In addition, under the influence of hormonal contraception, the blood becomes thicker, which leads to the risk of blood clots.

Exposure to high temperatures

Our veins expand under the influence of high temperatures, which leads to the deterioration of blood flow to the heart. At the same time, the liquid evaporates faster from the body, which makes the blood more viscous and thick. That is why varicose veins are most often aggravated in the summer.

Tips that will help in the hot season, on the beach, in the sauna, the bath:

Location	Forbidden	I can
On the beach	Stay in the open sun all day Do not drink water	Sunbathing morning and evening Swim Walk along the shore by water Stay in the shade Drink a lot of water
In the city	Walk in tight shoes Walk in high heels	Sometimes you relax by walking around town I drink water Wear comfortable shoes
In a sauna	The sauna is contraindicated in varicose veins	Stay in the sauna in the initial stage of varicose veins (if the doctor allows) Do the procedure for no more than 5 minutes I drink water Take a contrast shower
In the bathroom	Not recommended for late stages of varicose veins In case of exacerbation of varicose veins	It is recommended as a treatment in the initial stages of the disease Stay in the steam bath for no more than 7 minutes After the procedure, take a contrast shower
Baths, water and other procedures	Hot long baths Hot wraps Solarium Warming massage Warm-up physiotherapy Mud treatment Waxing	Therapeutic baths for body temperature Contrast shower, Charcot shower Contrasting bathrooms Cryotherapy

Sedentary way of life

With a sedentary lifestyle, diseased veins have difficulty pumping blood to the heart. To facilitate the work of the veins, you need to make the muscles work. Working muscles help blood move through the vessels, making the venous valves move better and preventing blood from backing up. Therefore, a sedentary lifestyle is the enemy of varicose veins.

attention!Contraindications for varicose veins of the legs are instructions for acquiring beautiful and healthy legs, as well as the possibility of preventing surgical intervention.

Playing sports

If you have varicose veins, you should avoid certain sports.

What kind of ban this will be depends on the stage of the disease:

Degree of varicose veins	Symptoms	What sport should you not do?	What sport can you do?
1st degree	Heaviness in the legs after physical exertion on the legs	Rock climbing Skydiving Sprint race Weight lifting	All other sports, but without excessive exertion
2nd degree	swelling Numb fingers Mild cramps	1st degree sports ban Running against the clock Aerobics step (dancing)	Jogging (20-30 minutes) walking Fitness (no weight lifting) Yoga Stretching A bicycle
3rd degree	Leg pain convulsions swelling Cyanosis of the toes Trophic ulcers are formed The skin is painful, dry	Most sports cannot be played	Swimming Yoga Stretching Walking (20-30 minutes) Qigong
4th degree	All symptoms of the 1-3 degrees are accompanied by an increase in trophic ulcers Phlebitis increasingly affects deep and superficial veins	You can't play sports	Yoga (you should choose asanas after consulting your doctor) Stretching Lying exercises Physiotherapy (videos on the Internet will help you choose the right classes)

constipation

During pregnancy, a sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work and against the background of hormonal changes, varicose veins of the small pelvis can develop with the formation of hemorrhoids. It is important to prevent this from happening. But if varicose veins have already appeared, then the most important thing is to monitor intestinal motility and fight constipation with all your might.

Weight lifting

When lifting weights, the intra-abdominal pressure increases, which leads to disruption of the veins and their valves. Also, when the pressure increases, a blood clot can break off, which can occlude the lumen of any vessel of suitable diameter.

These can be vessels of the heart, lungs, brain. Therefore, the maximum weight that can be lifted with varicose veins should not exceed 4 kg.

Tight clothing and shoes

Tight clothes or shoes constrict the veins, as a result of which blood flow becomes difficult and swelling occurs. To prevent such consequences, you should wear socks, knee socks with weak elastic bands and wear clothes and shoes that fit properly.

Wear high heels

Many women wear high heels. But if you have varicose veins, you will have to give up such shoes. Because the calf muscles are in constant tension, as a result of which the blood flow in the deep veins is disturbed and the entire load falls on the superficial veins.

The valves in the veins have to work twice as hard so they can't handle the load. As a result, swelling and pain appear. The optimal size of the current should be 3-4 cm.

If possible, avoid airplane flights and long bus and car journeys.

Long flights and long bus and car journeys force people to be in a forced sitting position for a very long time. The legs swell, slow down blood flow and as a result there is a risk of blood clots. In addition, they affect the formation of blood clots and hydrodynamic loads during takeoff and landing of an aircraft.

If it is still impossible to prevent the trip, then you need to follow simple rules:

1. During the trip, make simple movements with your legs to prevent blood stagnation.
2. If possible, walk around the cabin of a bus or plane. When traveling by car, stop regularly and walk for 10 minutes.
3. Do not drink alcohol before the trip.
4. Don't forget to drink water along the way.
5. Wear compression clothing before traveling.

Don't neglect wearing compression clothing

Wearing compression clothing is part of the complex treatment of varicose veins. Its action is based on pressing the vessels of the leg with different force and correct adjustment of the load on all parts. Vascular tone increases.

As a result, inflammation of the venous walls, heaviness and fatigue in the legs disappear. Compression garments are very effective, but you should choose the size only with a doctor.

The only problem is the price. The higher the quality of the underwear, the higher the price. Compression hosiery is also indispensable if you are prescribed injections against varicose veins.

Stand or sit in one place for a long time

Often people, due to their profession, have to stand in one place for a long time or sit at the same table continuously. To prevent stagnation, you need to switch from foot to foot more often or walk periodically and rest more often. If possible, lie down with your legs elevated.

What is contraindicated in varicose veins is relevant not only for those who suffer from this disease, but also as preventive measures to prevent varicose veins. To make your legs as beautiful as in the photo, you need to follow simple rules.

In this article, we have looked at the limitations of varicose veins. If you follow these simple rules, in combination with drug treatment, you can avoid surgical treatment. It is especially important to observe them for people who have contraindications for the removal of varicose veins.