Contraindications for varicose veins and certain restrictions in daily life

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

Excess weight

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

There are a few simple rules to get rid of extra pounds:

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

List of prohibited foods for varicose veins:

Salt	Promotes swelling
Strong coffee and tea	It increases blood pressure and thickens the blood
Fast carbohydrates (sugar, confectionery, bananas)	Increase the weight, stick the blood
Oily, smoked, spicy, fried	They interfere with liver function, which is responsible for normal blood viscosity. It causes inflammation
Hot, cold food. Acidic foods. Products that harm the esophagus (hard nuts, crackers)	For varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach, to prevent damage to dilated veins
Carbonated drinks	For varicose veins of the pelvis, esophagus and stomach

Bad habits

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

Alcohol	It retains fluid in the tissues, causes swelling, and thereby further strains the vessels.
To smoke	Ships are fragile. Sclerotic plaques form on the walls of blood vessels.

Use of hormonal contraceptives

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

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

Exposure to high temperatures

Our blood vessels expand under the influence of high temperature, which causes the blood flow to the heart to deteriorate. At the same time, the liquid evaporates faster from the body, which makes the blood more viscous and thick. That's why varicose veins get worse in the summer.

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

Location	This is prohibited	Be able
On the beach	Stay in the open sun all day Do not drink water	Sunbath in the morning and evening Swim Walk on the water along the coast Stay in the shadows To drink a lot of water
In the city	Walk in narrow shoes Walk in high heels	Sometimes relax by walking around the city Drink water Wear comfortable shoes
In the sauna	Sauna is contraindicated for varicose veins	Stay in the sauna at the initial stage of varicose veins (if the doctor allows) Carry out the procedure for no more than 5 minutes Drink water Take a contrast shower
In the bathroom	Not recommended for late stages of varicose veins With exacerbation of varicose veins	It is recommended as a treatment in the initial stages of the disease Do not stay in the steam room for more than 7 minutes After the procedure, take a contrast shower
Bath, water and other procedures	Long hot baths Warm bandages Solarium Heat massage Heat physiotherapy Mud therapy Waxing	Therapeutic body temperature baths Contrast shower, Charcot shower Contrast baths Cryotherapy

Sedentary lifestyle

With a sedentary lifestyle, diseased arteries have difficulty pumping blood to the heart. To facilitate the work of the veins, it is necessary to activate the muscles. Working muscles help the blood to pass through the veins, causing the venous valves to move better and prevent the blood from flowing back. Therefore, a sedentary lifestyle is the enemy of varicose veins.

Attention!Contraindications for varicose veins on the legs are instructions for obtaining beautiful and healthy legs, as well as the possibility of avoiding surgical intervention.

Doing some sports

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

Which ban will be depends on the stage of the disease:

The degree of varicose veins	Symptoms	What sports should you avoid?	What kind of sports can you do?
1st degree	Heaviness in the legs after physical activity	Rock climbing Skydiving Sprint race Weight lifting	All other sports, but without excessive load
2nd degree	Edema Numb fingers Mild cramps	1st degree sports ban Running against the clock Aerobics tap (dance)	Running (20-30 minutes) Walking Fitness (without lifting weights) Yoga Extension Bicycle
3rd degree	Leg pain Convulsions Edema Cyanosis of the toes Trophic ulcers are formed The skin is painful and dry	Most sports cannot be played	Swimming Yoga Extension Walking (20-30 minutes) Qigong
4th grade	All symptoms of 1-3 degrees are accompanied by an increase in trophic ulcers Phlebitis gradually affects the deep and superficial veins	You can't do sports	Yoga (you should choose asanas in consultation with your doctor) Extension Lying exercises Physical therapy (videos on the Internet will help you choose the right classes)

Constipation

During pregnancy, varicose veins can develop in the small pelvis with the formation of hemorrhoids due to a sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work and hormonal changes. It is important to prevent this from happening. But if varicose veins have already appeared, 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 causes the veins and their valves to break. Also, when the pressure increases, a blood clot can remain, which can block the lumen of any vessel of suitable diameter.

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

Tight clothes and shoes

Tight clothing or shoes compress the veins, resulting in impaired blood flow and swelling. To prevent such consequences, it is necessary to wear socks, knee socks with weak elastic bands, wear appropriate clothes and shoes.

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, the blood flow in the deep veins is disturbed and all the load falls on the superficial veins.

The valves in the veins cannot cope with the load because they have to work twice as hard. As a result, swelling and pain appear. The optimal heel size should be 3-4 cm.

If possible, avoid airplane flights and long trips by bus and car.

Long flights and long trips by bus and car force people to be in a forced sitting position for very long periods of time. The legs swell, blood flow slows down, 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 not possible to prevent the trip, you should follow simple rules:

1. To avoid blood stagnation during the trip, do simple movements with your legs.
2. If possible, walk in the cabin of the bus or plane. When traveling by car, make regular stops and walk for 10 minutes.
3. Do not drink alcohol before walking.
4. Don't forget to drink water on the way.
5. Wear compression garments before traveling.

Don't neglect to wear compression garments

Wearing compression garments is part of the complex treatment of varicose veins. Its action is based on compressing the veins of the leg with different forces and correctly adjusting the load in all parts. Vascular tone increases.

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

The only problem is the price. The higher the quality of the linen. If injections are prescribed for varicose veins, compression stockings are also indispensable.

Stand or sit in one place for a long time

Often, people have to stand in one place for a long time or sit continuously at a desk due to their profession. To prevent stagnation, it is necessary to move from one foot to another more often or to walk periodically and to rest more often. If possible, lie down with your legs elevated.

Contraindications for varicose veins are relevant not only for those suffering 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 looked at the limitations of varicose veins. If you follow these simple rules, you can avoid surgical treatment along with drug treatment. It is especially important to follow them for people who have contraindications for the removal of varicose veins.