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 weight gain. Varicose veins are no exception.
To get rid of extra pounds, there are several simple rules:
- Drink plenty (1. 5 to 3 liters) of clean, still water.
- Eat small meals 5 to 6 times a day.
- Don't eat too much in the evening.
- Eat foods enriched with fiber.
List of prohibited foods for varicose veins:
| Salt | Promotes swelling |
| Strong coffee and tea | Increases blood pressure and thickens the blood |
| Fast carbohydrates (sugar, confectionery, bananas) | Increase weight, make blood sticky |
| Fat, smoked, spicy, fried | They interfere with liver function, responsible for normal blood viscosity. Cause inflammation |
| Hot and cold food. Acidic foods. Products that injure the esophagus (hard nuts, crackers) | For varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach, to avoid injury to dilated veins |
| Soft drinks | For varicose veins of the pelvis, esophagus and stomach |
Bad habits
You need to completely get rid of bad habits such as tobacco and alcohol:
| Alcohol | It traps fluid in the tissues, causing swelling, thereby putting strain on the veins. |
| Smoking | The vessels become fragile. Sclerotic plaques form on the walls of blood vessels. |
Use of hormonal contraception
A woman who uses hormonal contraceptives for varicose veins is at significant risk. The content of certain hormones increases in the blood.
Under their influence, blood pressure increases in the veins and the vessels dilate. In addition, under the influence of hormonal contraception, the blood thickens, which leads to a risk of blood clots.
Exposure to high temperatures
Our veins expand under the influence of high temperatures, which leads to a deterioration in the flow of blood to the heart. At the same time, fluid evaporates more quickly from the body, making the blood more viscous and thicker. This is why varicose veins most often worsen in summer.
Tips that will help you in the hot season, on the beach, in the sauna, in the bathhouse:
| Location | It's forbidden | Can |
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| In the sauna | Sauna is contraindicated for varicose veins |
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| In the bath |
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| Baths, water and other procedures |
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Sedentary lifestyle
With a sedentary lifestyle, diseased veins have difficulty pumping blood to the heart. To facilitate the work of the veins, you have to work the muscles. Working muscles help blood flow through the vessels, leading to better movement of the venous valves and preventing blood from flowing backward. A sedentary lifestyle is therefore the enemy of varicose veins.
Attention!Contraindications for varicose veins on the legs are instructions for acquiring beautiful and healthy legs, as well as the possibility of preventing surgical intervention.
Play sports
If you suffer from varicose veins, you should avoid certain sports.
What type of ban this will be depends on the stage of the disease:
| Degree of varicose veins | Symptoms | What sport should you not do? | What kind of sport can you do? |
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| 1st degree | Heaviness in the legs after physical activity on the legs |
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All other sports, but without excessive load |
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| 3rd degree |
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Most sports cannot be practiced |
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| 4th degree |
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You can't do sports |
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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, the most important thing is to monitor intestinal motility and fight constipation with all your might.
Bodybuilding
When you lift weights, intra-abdominal pressure increases, leading to disruption of the veins and their valves. Additionally, when pressure increases, a blood clot may break off, which can obstruct the lumen of any vessel of appropriate diameter.
These can be vessels of the heart, lungs, brain. Therefore, the heaviest weight that can be lifted in case of varicose veins should not exceed 4 kg.
Tight clothing and shoes
Tight clothing or shoes constrict the veins, hindering blood flow and causing swelling. To avoid such consequences, you should wear socks, knee-length socks with weak elastic bands, as well as well-fitting clothes and shoes.
Wear high heels
Many women wear high heels. But if you have varicose veins, you will have to abandon these shoes. Because the calf muscles are under constant tension, which leads to disruption of blood flow in the deep veins and the entire load falls on the superficial veins.
The valves in the veins have to work twice as hard and therefore cannot handle the load. As a result, swelling and pain appear. The optimal heel size should be 3-4 cm.
If possible, avoid plane flights and long bus and car journeys.
Long flights and long bus and car journeys require people to sit for a very long time. The legs swell, slowing down blood circulation and, therefore, there is a risk of blood clots forming. Additionally, they affect blood clot formation and hydrodynamic loads during aircraft takeoff and landing.
If it is still impossible to prevent the trip, then you need to follow simple rules:
- During the trip, perform simple movements with your legs to avoid blood stagnation.
- If possible, walk around the cabin of a bus or plane. When traveling by car, make regular stops and walk for 10 minutes.
- Do not drink alcohol before your trip.
- Be sure to drink water on the road.
- Wear compression garments before traveling.
Don't neglect wearing compression clothing
Wearing compression garments is part of comprehensive varicose vein treatment. Its action is based on compressing the vessels of the leg with different forces and correct regulation of the load on all parts. Vascular tone increases.
As a result, inflammation of the vein walls, heaviness and fatigue in the legs disappear. Compression clothing is 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 for varicose veins.
Standing or sitting in one place for a long time
Often people, due to their profession, have to stay in one place for a long time or continually sit at one table. To avoid stagnation, you need to move 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 relevant not only for those who suffer from this disease, but also as a preventive measure to prevent varicose veins. To make your legs look 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, in combination with drug treatment, you can avoid surgical treatment. It is particularly important to follow them for people with contraindications to varicose vein removal.