Contraindications for varicose veins on the legs should be observed in order to prevent the worsening of the course of the disease and not to cause complications, in the presence of which the only method of treatment of pathologyis surgery.
Dos and Don'ts
The list of contraindications to varicose veins on the lower limbs is long.This encompasses virtually every sphere of life.In the presence of varicose veins, many types of physical activity are not available, a number of products are prohibited, even all methods of hair removal are not acceptable.
Taking medication
In case of varicose veins, it is strictly forbidden to take medication without the permission of a doctor. Contraindications for varicose veins apply to drugs that have a thickening effect on the circulatory system.
It is strictly forbidden to take hormonal drugs. These drugs increase the risk of blood clots forming, and with varicose veins the likelihood is much higher. This also applies to hormonal oral 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, involving lifting heavy objects (more than 4 kg). This means that it is forbidden to engage in power loads in the gym. You can't jump either, so steppe classes and rope jumping are prohibited. Popular weight loss measures such as running or climbing stairs are not recommended.
Sports games such as volleyball or football are prohibited. It is possible to engage in this type of activity only with varicose veins at an early stage and provided that the legs are bandaged. You cannot squat deeply or quickly.
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 your blood vessels and prevent many complications.
Nutrition
With varicose veins, there are also contraindications to the diet, some restrictions will be necessary. But it doesn't have to be a rigid diet with constant fasting. The diet must be properly balanced so that the body receives a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals. Grocery list, 
which should be minimized:
- Pastry, sweets - cause excessive weight gain, which puts additional stress on the legs, aggravating 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 latter puts pressure on the blood vessels, interfering with normal blood flow.
- Coffee and its chicory substitute - increase pressure, cause loss of elasticity in the walls of blood vessels.
- Celery - although this vegetable is dietetic, people with varicose veins cannot use it due to the negative effect on the blood vessels - it leads to thinning of their walls.
It is also necessary to abandon varicose veins of the following products - pickles and marinades, fried foods.
Alcohol and tobacco
The presence of bad habits such as alcohol consumption and smoking worsens the course of the disease. Even though varicose veins are at an early stage of development, with regular smoking and drinking alcohol, it will progress quickly.
Alcohol and tobacco affect the vessels with varicose veins on the legs as follows - the walls of the elastic tubes when alcohol and nicotine enter the body suddenly expand, after which they contract for a long timeand spasms. 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 get tattoos on the legs with varicose veins for varicose veins. If a master in a tattoo parlor decides to fill an order, this indicates his extremely low qualifications. This procedure will damage the vessel, and the disease will lead to a number of serious complications.
Compresses
With varicose veins of the lower limbs, heating compresses are excluded. Applying heat to the legs can temporarily relieve the painful and unpleasant symptoms of the pathological process. But the feeling of relief will be deceptive. Warming the skin in damaged vessels with compresses will speed up the formation of blood clots and increase the risk of inflammation.
The only way to relieve the condition is with cold compresses, for example, by applying a fresh cabbage leaf to the feet. Such a measure will help to stop the signs of varicose veins - pain and heaviness in the legs, ringing and swelling. With the regular application of a compress of cold cabbage leaves, the appearance of the veins under the skin can be significantly reduced.
Hair removal
Contraindications for varicose veins in women apply to certain methods of removing unwanted hair. Under the ban are all methods that involve an irritant effect on the skin and its heating, these are:
- waxing (hot, ready-to-use strips, warming hands);
- shugaring;
- quantum hair removal - exposure to a light pulse that heats up and destroys the hair follicle;
- enzymatic hair removal - a method of hair removal based on the effect on the hair follicle with substances containing enzymes;
- pluck the hair out with tweezers.
For varicose veins, you can use hair removal methods such as shaving, laser removal, special gels and creams. With varicose veins at an early stage of development, when there are no pronounced symptoms, you can resort to such a technique as electrolysis.
Contrasting shower and hydromassage
These procedures are not only not contraindicated for varicose veins, but are also allowed. It is recommended to perform them regularly by phlebologists in order to eliminate the unpleasant signs of the disease and prevent complications.
Regular reception of an alternating-acting contrast shower on the skin with hot and cold water trains the walls of the venous vessels, brings them to the desired tone and helps restore the lost elasticity. If varicose veins appear at the initial stage, a contrast shower will prevent its further development.
Wraps
In the presence of swollen veins due to varicose veins on the legs, the wrap can be used to maintain the beauty of the legs and get rid of cellulite only if the chosen technique excludes exposure to heat. Appropriate packing procedures:
- with seaweed and medicinal herbs;
- with chocolate;
- with healing mud.
Duration of the procedure - no more than 15 minutes. After packing, it is recommended to take a contrast shower.
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 it is necessary to resort to an abortion, it is recommended to consult a phlebologist before the procedure.
It is 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 carried out only for special indications, if other methods cannot provide a positive therapeutic response.
Mud therapy
The therapeutic and cosmetic procedure using mud is not a contraindication in the presence of varicose veins. The main thing is that the dirt is not heated before the procedure. The use of a medicinal ingredient for varicose veins will help reduce the severity and intensity of the symptomatic picture.
Bath and tan
A bath, a sauna, a Turkish hammam and a long stay under the scorching sun are absolute contraindications to varicose veins. You can not go to baths and 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 heat, to hot steam. The temperature drop in the bath is too critical for damaged vessels which cannot withstand such an excessive thermal load. In this case, the development of the disease will be extremely difficult to contain.
Most women prefer to use a tan to hide their ugly veins. But sunbathing is also a heat treatment procedure, which means it is extremely undesirable for varicose veins. The veins that need to be treated and not masked.