Contraindications for varicose veins and certain limitations in daily 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 discuss 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 some simple rules:

1. Drink a lot (1. 5-3 liters) of clean water without gas.
2. Eat small meals 5-6 times a day.
3. Do not overdo it at night.
4. Eat foods rich in fiber.

List of prohibited foods for varicose veins:

Salt	It promotes swelling
Coffee and strong tea	Increases blood pressure and thickens the blood
Fast carbohydrates (sugar, sweets, bananas)	Increase weight, make blood sticky
Greasy, smoky, spicy, fried	They interfere with the function of the liver, which is responsible for normal blood viscosity. To cause inflammation
Hot, cold food. Acidic foods. Products that damage the esophagus (hard nuts, crackers)	For varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach, to prevent damage to varicose veins
Carbonated drinks	For 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, further straining the veins.
smoking	Ships 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 considerable risk. The content of some hormones increases in the blood.

Under their influence, the blood pressure increases in the veins 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 a deterioration of blood flow to the heart. At the same time, fluid evaporates from the body faster, which makes the blood more viscous and thick. This is why varicose veins get worse more often in the summer.

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

location	it's banned	Can
In the beach	Stay in the open sun all day Do not drink water	Sunbath in the morning and evening To swim Walk along the shore in the water Stay in the shade To drink a lot of water
In city	Walk in tight shoes Walk in high heels	Sometimes you take a break by walking around town Drink water Wear comfortable shoes
In the sauna	Sauna is contraindicated for varicose veins	Stay in the sauna during the initial stage of varicose veins (if the doctor allows it) Take the procedure no more than 5 minutes Drink water Take a contrast shower
In bathroom	Not recommended for late stages of varicose veins With worsening of varicose veins	It is recommended as a treatment in the initial stages of the disease Stay in the steam room for no more than 7 minutes After the procedure, take a contrast shower
Bath, water and other procedures	Long hot baths Hot covers salons Warming massage Heating physiotherapy Mud therapy waxing	Therapeutic baths at body temperature Contrast shower, Charcot shower Bathroom with contrast Cryotherapy

Sedentary lifestyle

With a sedentary lifestyle, diseased veins have difficulty pumping blood to the heart. To make the veins work easier, 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 flowing backwards. Therefore, a sedentary lifestyle is the enemy of varicose veins.

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

Playing some 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:

Varicose veins scale	Symptoms	What sports should you not do?	What kind of sports can you do?
1st degree	Heaviness in the legs after physical activity on the legs	Rock climbing Skydiving Sprint race Weight lifting	All other sports, but without excessive load
2nd degree	Edema Numb fingers Mild cramps	Prohibition of sports in the first degree Racing against the clock aerobic step (dance)	Running (20-30 minutes) Walking Fitness (no weight lifting) Yoga laying down Bicycle
3rd degree	Leg pain Convulsions Edema Cyanosis of the toes Trophic ulcers are formed The skin is painful, dry	Most sports cannot be played	swimming Yoga laying down Walking (20-30 minutes) Qigong
4th degree	All symptoms of degree 1-3 are associated with an increase in trophic ulcers Phlebitis increasingly affects the deep and superficial veins	You can't play sports	Yoga (you should choose the asana in consultation with your doctor) laying down Exercises for lies Physical therapy (online videos 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 that this does not happen. But if varicose veins have already appeared, then the most important thing is to monitor bowel motility and fight constipation with all your might.

Weight lifting

When lifting weights, the intra-abdominal pressure increases, which leads to the breakdown of the veins and their valves. Also, when the pressure increases, a blood clot can break off, 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 with varicose veins should not be more than 4 kg.

Tight clothes and shoes

Tight clothes or shoes squeeze the veins, as a result of which blood circulation is obstructed and swelling appears. 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 disrupted 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 heel size should be 3-4 cm.

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

Long flights and long bus and car journeys force people to stay in a forced sitting position for a very long time. The legs swell, slowing 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 should follow simple rules:

1. During the trip, make simple movements with your legs to prevent blood stagnation.
2. If possible, walk through the cabin of a bus or plane. When driving, make regular stops and walk for 10 minutes.
3. Do not drink alcohol before your trip.
4. Be sure to drink water on the way.
5. Wear compression garments before traveling.

Don't neglect wearing compression garments

Wearing compression garments is part of a comprehensive treatment for varicose veins. Its action is based on squeezing the vessels of the leg with different forces and the proper adjustment of the load on all parts. Vascular tone increases.

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

The only problem is the price. The better the quality of the linen, the higher it is. Compression stockings are also essential if you are prescribed injections against varicose veins.

Stand or sit in one place for a long time

Often people, because of their profession, have to stay in one place for a long time or constantly sit at a table. 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 for varicose veins is important not only for those who suffer from this disease, but also as preventive measures for the prevention of 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 follow them for people who have contraindications to the removal of varicose veins.