Contraindications for varicose veins in the legs should be observed in order to prevent the deterioration of the course of the disease and not to provoke complications, in the presence of which the only method of treating the pathology is surgery.
Do's and don'ts
The list of contraindications for varicose veins in the lower extremities is extensive.Practically covers all walks of life.In the presence of varicose veins, many types of physical activity are unavailable, a number of products are banned, and not all body hair removal methods are acceptable.
Taking medication
In case of varicose veins, it is strictly forbidden to take any medicine without a doctor's permission. Contraindications for varicose veins apply to drugs that have a thickening effect on the circulatory system.
Taking hormonal medications is strictly forbidden. Such medications increase the risk of blood clot formation, and with varicose veins, this probability is greatly increased. This also applies to hormonal hormonal contraceptives. Their long-term use worsens the course of the disease, therefore, this method of contraception should be abandoned, giving preference to barrier methods.
Physical activity
Absolute contraindications for varicose veins of the lower extremities - physical activity, which includes heavy lifting (more than 4 kg). This means that it is forbidden to engage in energy loads in the gym. Neither can you jump, so classes in the steppe and jump rope are prohibited. Known weight loss measures, such as running or climbing stairs, are not recommended.
Sports games like volleyball or football are limited. It is possible to get involved in these types of activity only with varicose veins of the early stage and provided that the legs are bandaged. You can not collect deep or fast.
For varicose veins, most physical activities other than swimming are contraindicated. This sport is not only allowed in case of illness, but also recommended. Regular swimming will help strengthen the walls of blood vessels and prevent many complications.
Nutrition
With varicose veins, the contraindications also apply to the diet, some restrictions will be required. But it does not have to be a rigid diet with constant fasting. The diet should be properly balanced so that the body receives a sufficient amount of vitamin and mineral ingredients. Grocery list, 
which should be reduced:
- Sweets, sweets - cause excessive weight gain, which creates additional stress on the legs, aggravating the flow of varicose veins.
- Animal fats - Increases blood cholesterol levels, which block blood vessels.
- Spices, herbs and salt - retain water and cause swelling. The latter put pressure on the blood vessels, interfering with the normal blood circulation.
- Coffee and its substitute chicory - increase pressure, lead to loss of elasticity in the walls of blood vessels.
it is also necessary to get rid of varicose veins from the following products - pickles and marinades, fried foods.
Alcohol and tobaccoThe presence of such bad habits as drinking alcohol and smoking exacerbate the course of the disease. Even if varicose veins are at an early stage of development, with smoking and regular drinking, it will progress rapidly.
Alcohol and tobacco affect the vessels of the varicose veins in the legs as follows - the walls of the elastic tubes when alcohol and nicotine enter the body suddenly expand, after which they shrink and exhale for a long time. As a result, the vessels become less elastic, the disease worsens and develops even faster, leading to dangerous complications.Tattoo
It is strictly forbidden to make leg tattoos with varicose veins for varicose veins. If a master in a tattoo parlor decides to fulfill an order, it indicates his extremely low qualifications. This procedure will damage the vessel and the disease will cause a number of serious complications.
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With varicose veins of the lower extremities, heat compresses are excluded. Placing heat on the feet can temporarily relieve the painful and unpleasant symptoms of the pathological process. But the feeling of relief will be misleading. Heating the skin at the site of damaged vessels through compresses will accelerate the formation of blood clots and increase the risk of inflammation.
The only way to alleviate the condition is with cold compresses, such as placing a fresh cabbage leaf on your feet. Such a measure will help stop the signs of varicose veins - pain and heaviness in the legs, buzzing and swelling. With regular application of a cold compress of cabbage leaf, the appearance of veins under the skin can be greatly reduced.
Epilation
Contraindications for varicose veins in women apply to several methods to get rid of unwanted body hair. Under ban are all methods that imply an irritating effect on the skin and its heating, these are:
- wax hair removal (hot and ready strips, warming hands);
- boast;
- quantum hair removal - exposure to a pulse of light that heats up and destroys the hair follicle;
- Enzymatic hair removal - an epilation method based on the effect on the hair follicle of substances containing enzymes;
- pulls hair with tweezers.
Contrast shower and hydromassage
These procedures are not only not contraindicated for varicose veins, but are also allowed. They are recommended to be performed regularly by phlebologists in order to eliminate the unpleasant signs of the disease and prevent complications.
Regular reception of a contrast shower with alternating action on the skin with warm and cold water trains the walls of venous vessels, brings them to the desired tone and helps restore lost elasticity. If varicose veins occur in the initial stage, a contrast bath will prevent its further development.
Ends
In the presence of swollen veins due to varicose veins in the legs, the wrap can be used to preserve the beauty of the feet and get rid of cellulite only if the chosen technique excludes exposure to heat. Appropriate packaging procedures:
- with algae and medicinal plants;
- with chocolate;
- with healing mud.
Duration of the procedure - no more than 15 minutes. After wrapping, it is recommended to take a contrast bath.
Abortion
By themselves, varicose veins are not an absolute contraindication to medical or surgical termination of pregnancy. But if a woman has severe varicose veins and needs to use an abortion, it is recommended that you consult a phlebologist before the procedure.
It is almost impossible to have an abortion with varicose veins when the disease has led to complications and caused varicose veins in the small pelvis.
Laparoscopy
This minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure is not recommended. It is performed only for specific indications, if other methods can not give a positive therapeutic response.
Mud therapy
Therapeutic and cosmetic procedure using mud is not a contraindication in the presence of varicose veins. The main thing is that the dirt should not be heated before the procedure. The use of a medicinal ingredient for varicose veins will help reduce the severity and intensity of the symptomatic figure.
Baths and tanning
Baths, saunas, Turkish hammams and a long stay under the scorching sun are absolute contraindications for varicose veins. You can not go to the bathroom and those people who have a genetic predisposition to varicose veins, because after visiting the steam room, the disease is more likely to occur.
Do not expose your feet to hot steam. The drop in temperature while in the bathroom is very critical for damaged dishes that cannot withstand such an excessive heat load. In this case, the development of the disease will be extremely difficult to contain.
Most women prefer to use tanning to disguise their ugly veins. But sunbathing is also a heat treatment procedure, which means it is extremely undesirable for varicose veins. Veins that come in need should be treated, not masked.