In order to prevent the progression of the disease and prevent complications, the contraindications for varicose veins in the legs should be followed, the only way to treat this pathology is surgery.
Things to do and things not to do
The list of contraindications for varicose veins in the lower extremities is extensive.Covers virtually all areas of life.When there are varicose veins, many types of physical activity are not available, some products are prohibited, and not all methods of removing body hair are acceptable.
Medication intake
In varicose veins, it is strictly forbidden to take any medication without a doctor's permission. Contraindications to varicose veins are drugs that have a thickening effect on the circulatory system.
It is strictly forbidden to take hormonal drugs. Such drugs increase the risk of blood clots, and with varicose veins this probability is greatly increased. This also applies to hormonal oral contraceptives. Their long-term use aggravates the course of the disease, so this method of contraception should be abandoned and barrier methods should be preferred.
Physical activity
Absolute contraindications for varicose veins of the lower extremities - heavy lifting (over 4 kg) physical activity. This means that it is forbidden to do power loads in the gym. You can't jump either, so outside lessons and jumping rope are forbidden. Popular weight loss measures such as running or climbing stairs are not recommended.
Sports such as volleyball or football are restricted. These types of activities can be entered only in the early stages with varicose veins and with the condition of the legs. You can't go 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. Swimming regularly will help strengthen the walls of your blood vessels and prevent many complications.
Nutrition
Contraindications with varicose veins also apply to the diet, some restrictions will be required. However, fasting does not have to be a strict diet. The diet must be properly balanced so that the body receives enough vitamins and minerals. Grocery list, which needs to be reduced
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- Sweets, sweets - cause excess weight gain, which creates additional stress on the legs and aggravates the course of varicose veins.
- Animal fats - Increases blood cholesterol levels, which clogs blood vessels.
- Spices, herbs and salt - retain water and cause swelling. The second prevents normal blood circulation by putting pressure on the blood vessels.
- Coffee and its substitute chicory - increases blood pressure, causes loss of elasticity in the walls of blood vessels.
- Celery - Although this vegetable is a dietary plant, people with varicose veins can not use it because it has a negative effect on blood vessels - it causes thinning of the walls.
It is also necessary to avoid the following products - pickles and marinades, fried foods for varicose veins.
Alcohol and tobacco
Bad habits, such as drinking alcohol and smoking, aggravate the disease. Although varicose veins are in the early stages of development, they will progress rapidly with regular smoking and drinking.
Alcohol and tobacco affect the varicose veins of the legs as follows - when alcohol and nicotine enter the body, the walls of the elastic tubes suddenly grow, then shrink and spasm for a long time. As a result, the arteries become less elastic, the disease worsens and progresses faster, leading to dangerous complications.
Tattoo
For varicose veins, tattooing on varicose veins is strictly prohibited. If a master in a tattoo parlor decides to carry out an order, it shows his extremely low qualities. This procedure will damage the vessel and the disease will cause a number of serious complications.
Compresses
Warming compressors with varicose veins of the lower extremities are excluded. Applying heat to the legs can temporarily stop the painful and unpleasant symptoms of the pathological process. But the feeling of comfort will be deceptive. Compressor warming of the skin at the site of damaged blood vessels will accelerate the formation of blood clots and increase the risk of inflammation.
The only way to alleviate the condition is to apply cold compresses, such as applying a fresh cabbage leaf to the feet. Such a measure will help to stop the symptoms of varicose veins - pain and heaviness in the legs, tingling and swelling. Regular application of a cold cabbage leaf compress can greatly reduce the appearance of veins under the skin.
Epilation
The contraindications for varicose veins in the legs in women are applied to some methods of getting rid of unwanted body hair. Under the ban, all methods that have an irritating effect on the skin and its warming are:
- waxing (hot and ready-made strips, warm hands);
- mix;
- quantum epilation - exposure to a light pulse that heats and destroys the hair follicles;
- enzymatic hair removal - a method of hair removal based on the effect of substances containing enzymes on the hair follicle;
- Remove hair with tweezers.
For varicose veins, you can use epilation methods such as shaving, laser cleaning, special gels and creams. With varicose veins in the early stages of development, in the absence of obvious symptoms, you can resort to a technique such as electrolysis.
Contrasting shower and hydromassage
These procedures are contraindicated in varicose veins, but are allowed. It is recommended to be carried out regularly by phlebologists to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease and prevent complications.
Regular taking of a contrasting shower, which has an alternative effect on the skin with hot and cold water, trains the walls of venous vessels, brings the desired tone and helps to restore the lost elasticity. If varicose veins appear at an early stage, a contrast shower will prevent its further development.
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When there are swollen veins in the legs due to varicose veins, curling can be used only to preserve the beauty of the legs and get rid of cellulite, unless the chosen technique excludes exposure to heat. Suitable wrapping procedures:
- with algae and herbs
- ;
- with chocolate;
- with healing mud.
Procedure time - no more than 15 minutes. It is recommended to take a contrast shower after packing.
Abortion
In itself, varicose veins are not necessarily a contraindication to medical or surgical termination of pregnancy. However, if a woman has varicose veins and needs an abortion, it is recommended to consult a phlebologist before the procedure.
It is not possible to have an abortion with varicose veins if the disease causes complications and causes varicose veins in the small pelvis.
Laparoscopy
This minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure is not recommended. If other methods do not give a positive therapeutic response, it is carried out only for specific indications.
Mud treatment
Therapeutic and cosmetic procedures using mud are not contraindicated in the presence of varicose veins. The main thing is not to heat the dirt before the procedure. The use of medication for varicose veins will help reduce the severity and intensity of the symptomatic picture.
Bath and tanning
Baths, saunas, Turkish baths and prolonged exposure to the hot sun are definitely contraindications for varicose veins. You can not go to people with a genetic predisposition to baths and varicose veins, because the disease is more likely to occur after visiting the steam room.
Do not expose your feet to hot, hot steam. A drop in temperature while in the bath is very important for damaged vessels that cannot withstand such an excessive heat load. In this case, it will be very difficult to prevent the development of the disease.
Most women prefer to use black to mask their ugly veins. However, sunbathing is also a heat treatment procedure, which is extremely undesirable for varicose veins. Incoming vessels need to be treated, not masked.