Contraindications of varicose veins and certain limitations in daily life

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

overweight

Many diseases are complicated by weight gain. Varicose veins are no exception.To get rid of excess weight, there are a few simple rules:

1. Drink plenty (1. 5-3 liters) of clean, still water.
2. Eat small meals 5-6 times a day.
3. Don't eat too much in the evening.
4. Eat foods rich in fiber.

List of contraindicated foods for varicose veins:

Salt	Promote swelling
Espresso and tea	Raise blood pressure and thicken blood
Fast carbs (sugar, candy, bananas)	Gain weight and thicken the blood
Fatty, smoked, spicy, fried	They interfere with liver function, which is responsible for normal blood viscosity. cause inflammation
Eat hot or cold. Acidic foods. Products that damage the esophagus (hard nuts, biscuits)	Used for varicose veins in the esophagus and stomach to prevent injury to dilated veins
Carbonated drinks	For varicose veins in the pelvis, esophagus and stomach

bad habits

You need to completely get rid of bad habits such as smoking and drinking:

Alcohol	It traps fluid in the tissue, causing swelling that further strains the vein.
smokes	The ship becomes vulnerable. Hardened plaque forms on the blood vessel walls.

Use hormonal contraceptives

Women who use hormonal contraceptives to treat varicose veins face significant risks. Increased levels of certain hormones in the blood.Under their influence, venous blood pressure increases and blood vessels dilate. In addition, under the influence of hormonal contraception, the blood becomes more viscous, leading to the risk of blood clots.

exposed to high temperatures

Our veins dilate under the influence of high temperatures, causing blood flow to the heart to deteriorate. At the same time, fluid evaporates from the body faster, which makes the blood thicker. This is why varicose veins are most likely to worsen during the summer months.Helpful tips during the hot season, at the beach, in the sauna, bathhouse:

Place	this is prohibited	able
on the beach	Stay out in the sun all day don't drink water	Sunbathe once in the morning and evening swim Walk on the water along the shore stay in the shadows drink lots of water
in the city	walking in tight shoes walking in high heels	Take a walk around the city to relax sometimes Drink water wear comfortable shoes
in sauna	Avoid taking saunas for varicose veins	Stay in a sauna during the early stages of varicose veins (if your doctor allows it) The whole process takes no more than 5 minutes Drink water Take a contrast shower
in the bathroom	Not recommended for advanced varicose veins Worsening of varicose veins	Recommended as a treatment in the initial stages of the disease Stay in the steam room for no more than 7 minutes After surgery, take a contrast shower
Bathing, water and other procedures	long hot bath hot wrap Solarium Warm massage Thermal therapy mud therapy waxing	Therapeutic body temperature bath Contrast shower, Charcot shower contrast bath Cryotherapy

sedentary lifestyle

Due to a sedentary lifestyle, diseased veins have difficulty pumping blood to the heart. To make it easier for your veins to work, you need to make your muscles work. The working muscles help blood flow through the blood vessels, allowing the vein valves to move better and prevent blood from flowing back. Therefore, a sedentary lifestyle is the enemy of varicose veins.

attention!Contraindications of varicose veins in the legs are a guide to obtaining beautiful and healthy legs, as well as preventing the possibility of surgical intervention.

take part in some sports

If you have varicose veins, you should avoid certain exercises.What kind of ban depends on the stage of the disease:

Degree of varicose veins	symptom	What exercises should you not do?	What exercises can you do?
Level 1	Heaviness in the legs after physical activity	rock climbing parachute sprint race weightlifting	All other exercises, but do not overload
Level 2	edema numb fingers mild cramps	Level 1 prohibited sports race against time Aerobic exercise step (dance)	Jogging (20-30 minutes) walk Fitness (no lifting weights) Yoga Stretching exercises bike
Level three	leg pain twitch edema cyanosis of toes trophic ulcer formation Skin is sore and dry	Most sports are unavailable	swim Yoga Stretching exercises Walking (20-30 minutes) qigong
Level 4	All symptoms of grades 1-3 are accompanied by an increase in trophic ulcers Phlebitis increasingly affects deep and superficial veins	you can't play sports	Yoga (need to consult a doctor to choose postures) Stretching exercises Lying down exercises Physiotherapy (videos on the Internet will help you choose the right course)

constipate

During pregnancy, against the background of a sedentary lifestyle, a sedentary job and hormonal changes, varicose veins in the small pelvis can develop, leading to the formation of hemorrhoids. It's important to prevent this from happening. But if varicose veins have already occurred, the most important thing is to monitor intestinal motility and fight against constipation.

weightlifting

When lifting weights, intra-abdominal pressure increases, causing veins and their valves to rupture. Additionally, when pressure builds up, blood clots can break apart, blocking the lumen of any blood vessel of suitable diameter.These can be blood vessels of the heart, lungs, and brain. Therefore, the heaviest weight a person with varicose veins can lift should not exceed 4 kilograms.

Tight clothes and shoes

Tight clothing or shoes can tighten the veins, which can impede blood flow and cause swelling. To prevent this consequence, you need to wear socks, knee-high socks with weak elastic bands, and appropriate clothing and shoes.

wear high heel shoes

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 a constant state of tension, 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 and are therefore unable to cope with the load. As a result, swelling and pain occur. Optimal heel size should be 3-4 cm.

If possible, avoid flying and long-distance travel by buses and cars.

Long-distance flights and long journeys by bus and car force people into forced sitting positions for long periods of time. The legs swell and blood flow slows, so there is a risk of blood clots. Additionally, they influence blood clot formation and hydrodynamic loading during aircraft takeoff and landing.If travel still cannot be prevented, then you must follow simple rules:

1. During the trip, do some simple movements with your legs to prevent blood stasis.
2. If possible, walk around the cabin of the bus or plane. When traveling by car, stop regularly and walk for 10 minutes.
3. Do not drink alcohol before traveling.
4. Be sure to drink water on the way.
5. Wear a compression garment before traveling.

Don’t neglect wearing compression garments

Wearing a compression garment is part of comprehensive treatment for varicose veins. Its function is to squeeze the blood vessels in the legs with different forces and appropriately adjust the load on each part. Increased vascular tone.As a result, inflammation of the vein walls, heaviness and fatigue in the legs disappear. Compression garments are very effective, but you need to have your doctor choose the size only.The only problem is the price. The better the quality of the linen, the higher its grade. Compression stockings are also essential if you receive injection treatment for varicose veins.

standing or sitting in one place for long periods of time

People often have to stand in one place for a long time or sit at a table continuously due to professional reasons. To prevent stagnation, you need to switch feet more often or walk regularly and take frequent breaks. If possible, lie down and elevate your legs.Contraindications against varicose veins are not only relevant for people with this disease, but also as a preventive measure against varicose veins. To make your legs look as beautiful as they look in the photos, you need to follow some simple rules.In this article, we explore the limitations of varicose veins. If you follow these simple rules, combined with medical treatment, surgery can be avoided. It is especially important to adhere to these regulations for people with contraindications to varicose vein removal.