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 some simple rules:
- Drink plenty (1. 5-3 liters) of clean still water.
- Eat small meals 5-6 times a day.
- Don't eat too much at night.
- Eat foods enriched with 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, sweets, bananas) | Increase weight, make blood sticky |
| Fatty, smoked, spicy, fried | They interfere with liver function, responsible for normal blood viscosity. Causes inflammation |
| Hot and cold food. Acidic foods. Products that damage the esophagus (hard nuts, crackers) | For varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach, to prevent injury to dilated veins |
| Carbonated drinks | For varicose veins of the pelvis, esophagus and stomach |
Bad habits
It is necessary to completely eliminate bad habits such as smoking and alcohol:
| Alcohol | It retains fluid in the tissues, causing swelling and putting additional strain on the veins. |
| To smoke | Ships 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 some hormones increases in the blood.
Under their influence, blood pressure in the veins increases and the vessels dilate. In addition, under the influence of hormonal contraception, the blood becomes thicker, which carries the risk of blood clots.
Exposure to high temperatures
Our veins expand under the influence of high temperatures, which leads to a deterioration in the outflow of blood to the heart. At the same time, fluid evaporates from the body faster, making the blood more viscous and dense. That's why varicose veins get worse very often in summer.
Tips that will help in the hot season, on the beach, in the sauna, in the bathhouse:
| Position | It is forbidden | Candies |
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| In the sauna | The sauna is contraindicated in case of varicose veins |
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| In the bathroom |
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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, it is necessary to make the muscles work. Working muscles help blood move through vessels, causing vein valves to move better and preventing blood from backflowing. Therefore, a sedentary lifestyle is 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 some sports
If you have varicose veins you should avoid certain sports.
The type of ban will depend on the stage of the disease:
| Degree of varicose veins | Symptoms | What sport shouldn't you do? | What kind of sports 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 played |
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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 may 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.
Weightlifting
When lifting weights, intra-abdominal pressure increases, which leads to rupture of the veins and their valves. Also, when pressure increases, a blood clot can rupture, which can block the lumen of any vessel of adequate 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 clothes and shoes
Tight clothes or shoes constrict the veins, resulting in blood flow being impeded and swelling occurring. To avoid such consequences, you need to wear socks, knee-highs with weak elastic bands, and wear clothes and shoes of the right size.
Wear high heels
Many women wear high heels. But if you have varicose veins, you will have to give up these shoes. Because the calf muscles are in constant tension, due to which the blood flow in the deep veins is interrupted and the entire load falls on the superficial veins.
The valves in the veins have to work twice as hard, so they cannot withstand the load. As a result, swelling and pain appear. The optimal heel size should be 3-4 cm.
If possible, avoid airline flights and long bus and car journeys.
Long flights and long bus and car journeys force people to remain in a forced sitting position for a long time. The legs swell, slowing blood flow and, as a result, there is a risk of blood clots forming. 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 travel, you need to follow simple rules:
- During the journey, perform simple movements with your legs to avoid blood stagnation.
- If possible, walk into the cabin of a bus or airplane. When traveling by car, make regular stops and walk for 10 minutes.
- Don't drink alcohol before your trip.
- Be sure to drink water on the road.
- Wear compression clothing before traveling.
Don't neglect the use of compression garments
Wearing compression garments is part of a comprehensive treatment for varicose veins. Its action is based on the compression of the vessels of the leg with different forces and on the adequate regulation of the load on all parts. Vascular tone increases.
As a result, the 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 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 the same place for a long time
Often people, due to their profession, have to stay in the same place for a long time or sit continuously at a 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 raised.
What is contraindicated for varicose veins is relevant not only for those suffering from this disease, but also as a preventive measure 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 examined 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 for the removal of varicose veins.